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antsinmypants Marietta, MS(Zone 7b) Jul 05, 2010

My DH found this on the road & said there were lots of them. Anyone know what it is? Thank you.

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antsinmypants Marietta, MS(Zone 7b) Jul 05, 2010

Another picture. Sorry it's a bit blurry.

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melody Benton, KY(Zone 7a) Jul 05, 2010

Possibly Eastern Lubber Grasshopper: http://davesgarden.com/guides/bf/showimage/471/

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suunto Sinks Grove, WV Jul 05, 2010

This is a dark phase of the eastern lubber grasshopper, Romalea microptera (Orthoptera: Romaleidae) - see http://tinyurl.com/243k6l4 for an example.

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melody Benton, KY(Zone 7a) Jul 05, 2010

I found a bunch of highly variable images, so wasn't sure. Thanks!

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suunto Sinks Grove, WV Jul 05, 2010

's O.K., Melody - I didn't mean to step on your answer; I should have double-checked before posting my response...

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melody Benton, KY(Zone 7a) Jul 05, 2010

I'm glad you clarified...I found so many different ones and I didn't know if they molted, or if this was a phase. I was hoping you'd pop in.

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antsinmypants Marietta, MS(Zone 7b) Jul 05, 2010

Thank you all :) Kinda makes me wish I'd have had my DH put it back where he got it instead of letting it go in the yard!

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