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American bird grasshopper

Schistocerca Americana

Description:

Schistocerca, commonly called bird grasshoppers, is a genus of grasshoppers, many of which swarm as locusts.

Habitat:

Ocean beach

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2 Comments

Maria dB
Maria dB 10 years ago

Thanks again, Luis! It was stretching its legs as if doing yoga! :>)

LuisStevens
LuisStevens 10 years ago

Beautiful grasshopper Maria!

Maria dB
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Maria dB

Topsail Beach, North Carolina, USA

Spotted on May 14, 2013
Submitted on May 22, 2013

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