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Horse Lubber

Taeniopoda eques

Flew in out of the blue on scarlet wings and posed on a Sanseviaria trifacsciata. Early October, Tucson, Arizona.

by franj Oct 5, 2007 4:07 AM

Then he spun round and glared at me.

by franj Oct 5, 2007 4:10 AM

A face only a Mother could love.

by franj Oct 5, 2007 4:12 AM

Apparently these grasshoppers don't live too long. Found this one dead in the yard a few days later. Offered me the opportunity for further study.

by franj Oct 17, 2007 12:11 AM

A closer view.

by franj Oct 17, 2007 12:15 AM

Fortunately the insect was still supple enough to spread its wings a bit.

by franj Oct 17, 2007 12:19 AM

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Order

Orthoptera

Family

Romaleidae

Genus

Taeniopoda

Species

eques

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