The Carolina locust is a large grasshopper that can be found through out most of North America . It is called a black-winged grasshopper in Canada which is a more appropriate name since the Carolina locust is actually a grasshopper and not a locust. It is often found in sandy areas or on dirt roads where its color helps it to blend in. I photographed this Carolina locust at Crex Meadows in August.
You do get around and as usual have gifted us with a fine image of one of the small critters.
ReplyDeleteYour kitten is a cute one. My wife would be in love instantly.
Great photo! Interesting creature.
ReplyDeleteOh how cool is that!! Wonderful shot!! We used to live in NC...they tend to spit tobacco juice. Love the bug shots!
ReplyDeleteThe museum above...wow I so want to visit..what a wonderful place!!
:)Sarah
I love grasshoppers! I might not love locusts if I were trying to grow a crop, but since I'm not ... LOL!
ReplyDeleteThey always look manufactured to me, as if they've been built from Lego or something. Nice shot!
I've seen these little guys out in the sagebrush... they aren't too pretty to look at, but it's interesting how even their eyes blend in with their body coloring!
ReplyDeleteGreat close up! :)
Very cool - I your insect photographs are excellent!
ReplyDeleteCheck out my belated MM (Tiny Tuesday?!?) post is at Common Puffball.
Cheers,
Dave