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Grasshopper - Arphia xanthoptera
Copyright © 2005 Charles Schurch Lewallen

Grasshopper - Arphia xanthoptera
Henryetta, Okmulgee County, Oklahoma, USA
September 1, 2005
Size: aprox. 60mm
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Contributed by Charles Schurch Lewallen on 2 September, 2005 - 1:44pm
Last updated 24 January, 2006 - 2:58pm

Acrididae.
I know, I'm being a coward:-) The size given indicates Dissosteira, but that may not be what this is (no notch in pronotum). This great image does show the "hot-footing" behavior of some acridids, where they lift their hind feet off of a hot surface. I have also seen them alternate the front and middle feet on opposite legs to get relief:-) Very cute.
… Eric R. Eaton, 2 September, 2005 - 4:46pm login or register to post comments

 
grasshopper
The size is an estimate it could of been 55mm, it was a big robust grasshopper.
When it flew I did not notice any color in the wing. I will keep my eye out for it again.
Thanks
… Charles Schurch Lewallen, 2 September, 2005 - 6:43pm login or register to post comments

 
Assigning to Arphia xanthoptera.
The high pronotal crest really doesn't leave too much room for doubt, but the hind wings in flight should have been a rich yellow.
… Eric R. Eaton, 24 January, 2006 - 2:58pm login or register to post comments

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