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Eastern Lubber Grasshopper - Romalea microptera - female
Copyright © 2004 Tony DiTerlizzi

Eastern Lubber Grasshopper - Romalea microptera - Female
Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, USA
November 20, 2004
This photo was taken at the Frenchman's Forest Natural Area. I found this male singing on a fallen pine tree. I had seen several adults on and around the trails this time of year.
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Contributed by Tony DiTerlizzi on 1 December, 2004 - 8:29am
Last updated 18 December, 2008 - 5:55pm

actually
This is a female (note the ovipositor - horn-like appendages - on the tip of the abdomen). Males and females seem to be able to make a bit of a hissing sound.
… David J. Ferguson, 18 December, 2008 - 5:55pm login or register to post comments

Another great shot...
Tony, will you please email me. I have an unrelated question to ask you. I really like your new website by the way.
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