I have three images for you that I was hoping to get confirmation on. I know the flat brown bug is a stink bug however what I don't know is if it is the Brown marmorated stink bug that is an invasive species. The caterpillar is a Northern Sphinx moth caterpillar I believe from what I've been able to find and lastly the grasshopper. All I know is its a grasshopper but I've never seen one with such long antenna before.
Thanks again for any and all help. It's been a great summer for bugs.
The caterpillar is a northern pine sphinx moth caterpillar, Lapara bombycoides - http://magickcanoe.com/blog/?p=515
The ‘hopper is a meadow katydid in the subfamily Conocephalinae, likely in the genus Conocephalus (lesser meadow katydids) – see http://songsofinsects.com/wp-content/uploads/insect_musicians_cono-fasci_WH_WHITE.jpg for an example.
The stink bug is not a brown marmorated, but because it is a nymph, I am hesitant to offer a specific identification. You can find a checklist of the stink bugs of Ontario at https://cjai.biologicalsurvey.ca/pmmm_24/pmmm_24_4.HTM
Thank you so very much Flapdoodle!
Thanks also for the links. The kakydid link is a beautiful example of this creature. I never realized how lovely they are.
