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Gigantic Texas Grasshopper - Neobarrettia spinosa
Copyright © 2007 Jack2

Gigantic Texas Grasshopper - Neobarrettia spinosa
Spring Branch, Comal County, Texas, USA
July 15, 2007
Size: Nine inches
A docile creature that didn't mind the closeup attention. The grout line next to it is approximately 1 inch wide. He was to big for a macro shot.

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Gigantic Texas Grasshopper - Neobarrettia spinosa Gigantic Texas Grasshopper - Neobarrettia spinosa
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Contributed by Jack2 on 16 July, 2007 - 9:57pm
Last updated 17 July, 2007 - 5:28pm

Neobarettia.
This is a female (note sword-like ovipositor that males don't have) of Neobarettia spinosa. They are at least partly carnivorous, but then most grasshoppers and katydids are opportunistic predators.
… Eric R. Eaton, 17 July, 2007 - 1:35pm login or register to post comments

 
Neobarettia
Females are that colorful! The males must be spectacular. Thanks for the ID.
… Jack2, 17 July, 2007 - 7:38pm login or register to post comments

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