Who knew that grasshoppers come in so many different sizes and colors?
I used to think that all grasshoppers were the same, but this year I have started to look at them more closely and have already seen their amazing diversity. I definitely do not know enough yet, though, to distinguish among the different species.
Two things really stood out for me in this image of a grasshopper—its coloration and its feet. The metallic sheen of its body makes it almost look like it is wearing a suit of bronze armor. I’ve never before noticed the cool little hooks at the end of the grasshopper’s feet, but you can see them easily in this shot.
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