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orthoptera

  1. Melanoplus aridus- Arid lands spur-throated grasshopper

    Melanoplus aridus- Arid lands spur-throated grasshopper

    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.
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    • acrididae melanoplinae melanoplus aridus orthoptera spur-throated grasshopper
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    • Album: Hexapoda
  2. Paropomala pallida- Pale toothpick grasshopper

    Paropomala pallida- Pale toothpick grasshopper

    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.
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    • acrididae gomphocerinae orthoptera slant-faced grasshopper toothpick grasshopper
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  3. Hesperotettix viridus viridus- Snakeweed spur-throated grasshopper

    Hesperotettix viridus viridus- Snakeweed spur-throated grasshopper

    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.
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    • acrididae melanoplinae orthoptera spur-throated grasshopper
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  4. Eremopedes bilineatus- Two Lined Shieldback

    Eremopedes bilineatus- Two Lined Shieldback

    penultimate male
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    • katydids orthoptera shield-backed katydids tettigonidae
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    • Album: Hexapoda
  5. Rainbow grasshopper nymph

    Rainbow grasshopper nymph

    The colors on these things amaze me.
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    • dactyloyum bicolor orthoptera rainbow grasshopper
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    • Album: Hexapoda
  6. Jerusalem crickets ufc skills

    Jerusalem crickets ufc skills

    These guys are so fierce i love em!
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    • ammopelmatus jerusalem cricket orthoptera stenopelmatus
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    • Album: Hexapoda
  7. Rhachocnemis validus 'Coast Sand-Treader'

    Rhachocnemis validus 'Coast Sand-Treader'

    decided to take a better photo of one of these. they're really neat looking.
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    • camel cricket orthoptera rhachocnemis
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    • Album: Hexapoda
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    US WTB neobarrettia spinosa 'Giant arid land predatory katydids'

    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.
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    • katydid neobarrettia orthoptera
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  9. Cnemotettix sp- anostostomatidae 'Silk-spinning cricket'

    Cnemotettix sp- anostostomatidae 'Silk-spinning cricket'

    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
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    • cricket insect orthoptera
    • Comments: 2
    • Album: Hexapoda
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