Hopper on my hand by rebelmommy
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Description
This is one of the many VERY LARGE grasshoppers who have taken up residence in my garden planter sitting on my hand.. I have never seen them this big before..LOL
I was told that this is the immature stage of the Lubber grasshopper.. hate to see the mature stage o.O

Comments (19)
LOL Oh, wow. It's a big one. And, not scared of people it seems.
Holy wow cow~! Thats one hugeamongous hopper cringe
I agree, what a big one. Great work. Aloha
Wow, what a giant....Great shot.
That's HUGE. Great shot, though. Excellent! - Matt
O.o! he's huge! my boyfriend says: "he's so big, you feel like you should put a mattress out in the backyard so he can sleep." nice shot, too.
Wow...that is big Amy! Great photo!
Scary but very beautiful!!
Another great shot luv lou x
A cool and very brave capture. And it still has some growth left. Mine love amaryllis leaves and bulbs. And the ones that survive ;) change to a green color. And a fact most people probably do not want to hear about is that squirrels find them a delicacy. :o)
great, lets call him edward.
Beautiful shot!
O.O ... any chance mature stage eat people instead of vegetables...? LOL! Good luck if you want to evict them... i would try nuking them (just to be sure) if i were you m'dear! ;P
Great image, great hopper :)
WOW!!! you can ride that one home:))!!! use the horse saddle:))!!!
Terrfic pick.."shudder". :o)
Glad they aren't that big in England lmao
I have never seen one with those colors, beautiful.
WOW, lovely one...Hugs