Some Hoppers for you.. Here are some of the images I got this weekend of some local Grasshoppers. Most people think of them as ugly, green, plant eating menaces. But if looked at...

Soul Dr. Loc: Beautiful Shenandoah Valley

Here are some of the images I got this weekend of some local Grasshoppers. Most people think of them as ugly, green, plant eating menaces. But if looked at closely, they have interesting patterns and colors.
Please use the downloads for best viewing.

will

1. Hanging in there.
1. Hanging in there....

2. Are you looking at me?
2. Are you looking at me?...

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3. He moved his back leg during the capture.

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4. One on window of rear storm door.

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5. Is this my best side?
5. Is this my best side?...

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6. Taking a break.
6. Taking a break....

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Architect1776 Loc: In my mind

Soul Dr. wrote:

Here are some of the images I got this weekend of some local Grasshoppers. Most people think of them as ugly, green, plant eating menaces. But if looked at closely, they have interesting patterns and colors.
Please use the downloads for best viewing.

will

Quixdraw Loc: x

Excellent shots! After two years of a plague of them, so glad to escape this year. Delighted I wasn't farming, they ate the truck garden entirely and many of the flowers.

PixelStan77 Loc: Vermont/Chicago

Soul Dr. wrote:

Here are some of the images I got this weekend of some local Grasshoppers. Most people think of them as ugly, green, plant eating menaces. But if looked at closely, they have interesting patterns and colors.
Please use the downloads for best viewing.

will

Outstanding Images, Will. Superb. Stan

11bravo

Soul Dr. wrote:

Here are some of the images I got this weekend of some local Grasshoppers. Most people think of them as ugly, green, plant eating menaces. But if looked at closely, they have interesting patterns and colors.
Please use the downloads for best viewing.

will

Don't some people call them "snacks"?

Great shots.

Soul Dr. Loc: Beautiful Shenandoah Valley

Architect1776 wrote:

Thanks for taking a look.

will

Soul Dr. Loc: Beautiful Shenandoah Valley

quixdraw wrote:

Excellent shots! After two years of a plague of them, so glad to escape this year. Delighted I wasn't farming, they ate the truck garden entirely and many of the flowers.

Thanks for taking a look. Yes, they can be a plague for farmers! Especially when they travel in swarms.

will

Soul Dr. Loc: Beautiful Shenandoah Valley

PixelStan77 wrote:

Outstanding Images, Will. Superb. Stan

Thanks Stan. I appreciate you taking the time to take a look and your nice comments.

will

Soul Dr. Loc: Beautiful Shenandoah Valley

11bravo wrote:

Don't some people call them "snacks"?

Great shots.

Thanks for the visit. I think you can get them fried!

will

kpmac Loc: Ragley, La

Nice set.

Soul Dr. Loc: Beautiful Shenandoah Valley

kpmac wrote:

Nice set.

Thank you for looking.

will

Curmudgeon Loc: SE Arizona

Wonderful subjects. The only hoppers I see down here are sitting on the ground.

nimbushopper Loc: Tampa, FL

Good work, very sharp!

Manglesphoto Loc: 70 miles south of St.Louis

Soul Dr. wrote:

Here are some of the images I got this weekend of some local Grasshoppers. Most people think of them as ugly, green, plant eating menaces. But if looked at closely, they have interesting patterns and colors.
Please use the downloads for best viewing.

will

Great set of images!!!! Will
Are you using flash?

jaymatt Loc: Alexandria, Indiana

Nice grasshoppers!