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Mating Birdwings - Schistocerca americana - male - female
Copyright © 2009 Tony DiTerlizzi

Mating Birdwings - Schistocerca americana - Male Female
Jupiter Ridge Natural Area, Palm Beach County, Florida, USA
May 30, 2009
I realize that there are quite a few pics of this hopper already present. I thought I'd add this one as it shows the variation in size and color within this species.

I encountered several mating couples while out hiking today.
Contributed by Tony DiTerlizzi on 30 May, 2009 - 4:10pm
Last updated 1 June, 2009 - 10:56am

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