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02-SEP-2006 Lejun

Bird Grasshopper Nymph

Copyright © Lewis Scharpf

Schistocerca spp.
Probably next to last instar which should have long wings.
Auburn, Alabama
Note: This is the locust of the biblical plagues which was well known and dreaded
throughout the Middle East and Europe in ancient times. This is the only Old
World member of this genus.
For more information on Schistocerca, see
www.bugguide.net/node/biew/336

Nikon D70
1/125s f/11.0 at 105.0mm with Flash full exif

other sizes: small medium original auto
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