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Romalea guttata
Romalea guttata can reach nearly 3 in (76 mm) in size. Their wings are rarely 1½ the length of the abdomen; most of the time they are much smaller than that, and cannot be used for flight. Accordingly, they can only jump short distances. Has a brightly colored warning pattern
native to the southeastern and south central portion of the United States
ah that's kinda cool diablos a good name I thought they were kind of freaky
Note in the Wiki states:
entirely black (as in the nymph stage) with yellow or red striping. In the black adult color phase, the grasshopper is widely known by the name "diablo" or "black diablo
Spotted on May 18, 2011
Submitted on Aug 18, 2012
