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Schistocerca americana
Copyright © 2007 kernow

Schistocerca americana
Orlando, Orange County, Florida, USA
November 29, 2007
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Contributed by kernow on 29 November, 2007 - 9:19pm
Last updated 25 December, 2007 - 5:53pm

This is the American Bird Gra
This is the American Bird Grasshopper (Schistocerca americana). very nice photo.
… Chad Lensbower, 30 November, 2007 - 10:32am login or register to post comments

 
Re: - Schistocerca americana
Thanks Chad. Do we know if it is a male or female?

Jim
… kernow, 30 November, 2007 - 1:02pm login or register to post comments

 
I think it's a male, but you
I think it's a male, but you may want confirmation from someone with more expertise and/or better eyesight.
… Chad Lensbower, 30 November, 2007 - 9:18pm login or register to post comments

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