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Trailside Grasshopper

Lactista gibbosus

Description:

Dark grasshopper with brilliant blue hind tibia and white striped femurs. The top of the abdomen has a little blue on it. The wings are yellow and can be seen in flight. First instar can be seen at: http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/272... and a light version of an adult can be seen at: http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/193...

Habitat:

Ran into my dads forehead while working in the front yard :)

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3 Comments

LuisStevens
LuisStevens 10 years ago

Very nice find Cindy!

:) Me too!

KarenL
KarenL 10 years ago

Love the blue legs!

Escondido, California, USA

Spotted on Jun 22, 2013
Submitted on Jun 23, 2013

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