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Mt. Rainier Grasshopper
Copyright © 2009 Nomadofthehills

Mt. Rainier Grasshopper
Paradise, Skyline Trail, Pierce County, Washington, USA
August 1, 2009
Size: 35 mm
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Contributed by Nomadofthehills on 4 October, 2009 - 10:46pm
Last updated 22 October, 2009 - 2:05am

Moved
Moved from ID Request.
… Charley Eiseman, 22 October, 2009 - 2:05am login or register to post comments

Candidates
Typical candidates for high elevation grasshoppers in the Pacific Northwest include Trimerotropis and Circotettix. A lateral (side view) shot is much more helpful for identification, as is noting the color of the hind tibia ("shin" joint on hind leg) and color of the hind wings in flight (yellow? blue? clear?). This image may elude identification without those additional details. Lastly, behavior can be a clue. Did it hover in flight? Make a lot of noise in flight?....
… Eric R. Eaton, 21 October, 2009 - 12:23pm login or register to post comments

 
These grasshoppers made a lot
These grasshoppers made a lot of noise in flight. I'll check my notes for the other field characters.
… Nomadofthehills, 21 October, 2009 - 1:52pm login or register to post comments

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