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Arphia conspersa
Medium-sized, yellowish, brown, or gray in overall color. Note bright yellow abdomen and yellow hind tibiae ("shins"). Often with a yellow stripe down the middle of the back. Among the very first adult grasshoppers seen in spring. Very common species.
Found on south-facing slope, with open field of grasses and herbs, yucca, and Gambel's Oak.
These grasshoppers fly well. The hind wings vary from bright yellow to orange, or even red in color. A crackling noise is often made in flight.
Spotted on May 17, 2012
Submitted on Jan 7, 2013
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