Grasshopper
As far as I know Grasshoppers seem to be abundant, and I will assume happy when it is hot and dry. I suppose today they will be hiding out trying to stay warm as heavy rain that began last evening continued all night and is expected to last until this evening. So I will be hiding out inside as well, but with a bigger smile than the Grasshoppers. Expected high to day is only to be 16C (61F) and is quite windy.
Hopefully some ponds will be at least partially rejuvenated and grasshopper populations will be slightly controlled.
As to the ID, I have no idea and it is not important to me. Although they can be severe pests as far as crops and plants go, I do think that they look very cool.
Should take two clicks to the full view.
Grasshopper
As far as I know Grasshoppers seem to be abundant, and I will assume happy when it is hot and dry. I suppose today they will be hiding out trying to stay warm as heavy rain that began last evening continued all night and is expected to last until this evening. So I will be hiding out inside as well, but with a bigger smile than the Grasshoppers. Expected high to day is only to be 16C (61F) and is quite windy.
Hopefully some ponds will be at least partially rejuvenated and grasshopper populations will be slightly controlled.
As to the ID, I have no idea and it is not important to me. Although they can be severe pests as far as crops and plants go, I do think that they look very cool.
Should take two clicks to the full view.