This incredible artistic grasshopper I saw yesterday outside the St. Petersburg Museum of Fine Arts. I told a worker that this magnificent grasshopper belonged In the museum not outside. On research this Florida giant orange grasshopper, is called the Eastern Lubber Grasshopper. As is usually the case, it's bright colors signal that it is filled with toxins that will make any potential predator ill. I took these photos with my iPhone. I hope you enjoy!
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woody welch 01 Jul 2016
Great shots, Sharon! And I certainly understand your love of colors....this little fellow seems to love 'em too!!!!!Teresa Dominici 02 Aug 2014
Awesome capture, great colors, Sharon!Emily Reed 31 Jul 2014
What great photos of this strangely elegant creature!Anonymous Guest 27 Jul 2014
He has such great colouring ...that flash if red on the wings is super!! I agree he would be better protected on the inside :)Steve Haynes 24 Jul 2014
wow....excellent captures Sharon....look a bit scary though..