August 29, 2020

I am a female Short-winged Green Grasshopper, If I was male, on my back you'd see some green
Males stridulate during mating to repel other males
And to look super sexy to me.

Location: St. Sebastian River Preserve State Park

Sources: http://dpr.ncparks.gov/orth/view.php?checklist_number=17.0

https://www.amentsoc.org/insects/glossary/terms/stridulation

Photo and text © 2020 Dee Fairbanks Simpson