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Devil's Horse
© PatAndre
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Uploaded: 12/17/12 5:37 AM GMT
Devil's Horse
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Need to view this full screen. The big, black eastern lubber grasshopper has started making its appearance in southern Louisiana. These grasshoppers, also known as Devil’s horses, can reach 4 inches in length and are the largest grasshoppers in the United States. Although harmless to people, the lubber can cause birds and mammals to vomit violently if they eat it. Lubbers also secrete a foamy spray, accompanied by loud hissing when handled. They will regurgitate recently-consumed plant material as a dark brown liquid, commonly called "tobacco spit," which can stain clothing. I know you just can't wait to pick one up.
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.biffobear
12/17/12 6:45 AM GMT
Hey...I got to stroke a horse yesterday,Aren't I brave..This one I'd probably run from..Good picture of the critter..R.
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Never argue with an idiot. They'll drag you down to their level, then beat you with experience.
No doubt you had that blunderbus at hand when you snapped this then!...
I thought Baccy spit was a national pastime in your parts!...Woot
cool capture kidda
I thought Baccy spit was a national pastime in your parts!...Woot
cool capture kidda
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That guy is huge, and would probably freak me out if I ever saw one, not common to this area thank goodness! :) Good capture, and narrative Pat. =^..^=tigs
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Nature in all her glory is my uplift on life and so is my love of photography. sandi ♪ ♫
Ugh! and once more ugh (for the tobacco spit)! But a nice and clear shot of this black hopper. $ inches grasshopper is a big one!
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Smooth seas do not make skilful sailors.
Wow, Pat I've never seen a black grasshopper, could you get in a lil closer so I can check out this monster better...lol, just kidding on getting closer, he might spit.
-Christie
-Christie
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So is this why they call us "Land Lubbers," Owd Momma. I have never seen one like this.
Viewed Full Screen --TicK
† Merry Christmas †
Viewed Full Screen --TicK
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People are like cameras--sometimes they lose focus.
I seen these so thick one year that they made a concrete road look like Black Top. There was a continuous Crunching Sound as you drove over them.
HERE IS AN IMAGE OF ONE I POSTED SOMETIME BACK.
HERE IS AN IMAGE OF ONE I POSTED SOMETIME BACK.
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This Image GRABBED my EYE. That's Why I Stopped By.
Thanks For Sharing ! Never argue with an idiot. They drag you down to their level and then beat you with experience
I have to tell you that I hate grasshoppers worse than snakes! They are so ugly!...lol...And your capture is really superb Pat. But you can keep it...lol
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Four eyes are better than two.
I was going to say the orange stripes on this critter's body are kind of pretty, but after reading what you wrote I'm just gonna say, I'm glad we don't have such a beastie up here in the North!
mary
mary
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"If you obey all the rules, you miss all the fun." -- Katharine Hepburn
Amazing capture, I love it so much. The colors are wonderful. Awesome work.
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Big and strange looking fellow, that's a good nickname for him if he makes animals and birds sick. He's got great colour markings
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Have a Sunny Day
