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Caelifera family
The grasshopper is an insect of the suborder Caelifera in the order Orthoptera. To distinguish it from bush crickets or katydids, it is sometimes referred to as the short-horned grasshopper. Species that change colour and behaviour at high population densities are called locusts.
Spotted on Jun 29, 2011
Submitted on Jun 29, 2011
2 Comments
Cool shot!
I never knew the difference (Grasshopper / Katydid) - thanks! :)
Very nice!