Monday, April 27, 2026

April 27, 2026

I am a Marbled Grasshopper
My tibias are orange or red but I'm mostly grey
My hindwings show a dark band in flight
I can be found from Florida to the great plains.

Location: St. Sebastian River Preserve State Park

Sources: https://www.bugguide.net/node/view/9571

Photo and text © 2026 Dee Fairbanks Simpson

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