November 25, 2020

I am a Short-winged Green Grasshopper, 

I can be found in Florida from May through December

In colder climates my season is shorter, 

E.g., in Michigan from June through September. 

Location: St. Sebastian River Preserve State Park, Fellsmere

Sources: https://bugguide.net/node/view/9031

Photo and text © 2020 Dee Fairbanks Simpson

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

October 30, 2019

Location: Washington Oaks Gardens, Palm Coast

We are Short-winged Green Grasshoppers
We live near ponds, lawns and roadsides
Females are solid green or brown
Males, brown with green on the top and the sides.

Sources: UFL Entomology Dept. - Synopsis of Florida Grasshopper Species

Photo and text © 2019 Dee Fairbanks Simpson