{"id":131437,"date":"2024-07-28T02:32:06","date_gmt":"2024-07-28T07:32:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.onthewingphotography.com\/wings\/?p=131437"},"modified":"2024-07-28T02:28:43","modified_gmt":"2024-07-28T07:28:43","slug":"differential-and-two-striped-grasshopper-images","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.onthewingphotography.com\/wings\/2024\/07\/28\/differential-and-two-striped-grasshopper-images\/","title":{"rendered":"Differential And Two-striped Grasshopper Images"},"content":{"rendered":"

Let’s hop right into the photos I am sharing today! I took Differential and Two-striped Grasshopper images while walking around Sequoyah NWR<\/span><\/a> with Steve Creek<\/span><\/a>.<\/p>\n

\"MatingMating Differential Grasshoppers at Sequoyah NWR \u2013 Canon R7, handheld, f8, 1\/1600, ISO 1600, -1.0 EV, Canon 100-500mm at 363mm, natural light<\/span><\/p>\n

The most numerous grasshoppers I saw during our walk in one area of the refuge were Differential Grasshoppers. They seemed to be everywhere in the Johnson Grass and even along the ground on the pathway. Some of the Differential Grasshoppers were by themselves, some were mating.<\/p>\n

This species of grasshopper exists in many colors, including yellow, tan, green, brown, and even black. These colors can range from muted to bright and everything in between.<\/p>\n

All adults have yellow tarsi and antennae, or in some cases reddish-yellow antennae.<\/p>\n

\"Two-stripedTwo-striped Grasshopper at Sequoyah NWR \u2013 Canon R7, handheld, f8, 1\/800, ISO 1600, Canon 100-500mm at 400mm, natural light<\/span><\/p>\n

Steve pointed out this Two-striped Grasshopper. I took photos of it and didn’t realize until I viewed them on my laptop that it is missing the bottom portion of its hind leg. That may hinder this grasshopper when it comes to mating and other movements.<\/p>\n

I have photographed this species before in Utah, and I have more photos from other dates of the Differential Grasshoppers that I just haven’t processed yet.<\/p>\n

I’m seeing and photographing so many subjects that it is hard to keep up with them all. That isn’t in any way, shape, or form a complaint. I am thrilled to be as busy as I am with birds and other wildlife.<\/p>\n

Additionally, I am enjoying taking photos on foot again. It feels great to get up close and personal with some of my subjects here, including these great grasshoppers!<\/p>\n

Life is<\/em> good.<\/p>\n

Mia<\/p>\n

Click here<\/a><\/span> to see more of my insect and spider photos.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Let’s hop right into the photos I am sharing today! 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