orthoptera

These large katydids sometimes appear- generally a male will come first, then call and attract a female or two. It is inadvisable to handle this species as it will pounce on your hand if you get too close. And you definitely WILL bleed!

Another frequent visitor to my light sheet, this species prefers mesquite and acacia trees as hosts. Because mesquite drops its leaves in winter, they must oviposit on grasses as they retain their structure unless cut or damaged.

the diversity of orthoptera in my area is astonishing.

A widespread species throughout the southwest that favors desert grassland. Often the most numerous grasshopper seen in such areas Develops an intense blue coloration during breeding season.

Toothpick grasshoppers are a member of the slantfaced grasshopper family- Gomphocerinae, and generally spend most of their time motionless on grasses until too-closely approached.

A green melanopline species mostly found on Baccharis and Gutierrezia. One of the widest-ranging grasshoppers in north america- found in arid and semi-arid habitats from mexico to canada.

penultimate male

The colors on these things amaze me.

These guys are so fierce i love em!

decided to take a better photo of one of these. they're really neat looking.

Looking for males and females. fedex priority overnight is a must. must be in excellent condition, no legs or feet missing. Give adequate cross ventilation as these do not tolerate stagnant air at all Not interested in victoriae zip is 92802, located in california.

This is the only north american king-cricket genus. They build silk-lined burrows and are opportunistic omnivores, feeding mostly on seeds or small insects