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Eastern Lubber Grasshopper

Romalea microptera

Eastern Lubber Grasshopper, reference photograph — Romalea microptera · observation 388012875 · Karen Guin · CC BY

Facts

Its reduced hind wings cannot lift it into flight, and it travels mainly by walking and climbing.
When threatened, it can spread its wings, hiss and discharge foul-smelling defensive froth from breathing openings.
It has one generation a year and passes winter in the egg stage.

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