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Grasshopper from the family Acrididae and subfamily Oedipodidae (band-winged grasshoppers). This was a good-sized grasshopper. In flight, it would show yellow wings banded in black.
Open field, on and beside the trail.
Located in Buffalo Rock State Park near Ottawa, IL.
LuckyLogan -- Thanks for the suggestion. The Carolina Locust looks similar, but this one appears to have longer antennae. I've changed the photo to one that shows the head better.
Spotted on Aug 18, 2012
Submitted on Aug 21, 2012
