Big Bend Grasshopper

October 8, 2012

Just a quick photo from Big Bend....This gorgeous grasshopper (still need to ID) just happened to jump right into the palm of my hand on a hike. He/she was AS BIG as the palm of my hand.

Grasshopper sm

What a beauty! Now, I realize that these critters are not always welcome in the garden, but you have to appreciated it's style, no? This one will be going in my sketch book...

Published: October 8, 2012
Author: Leslie Halleck
Categories: Wildlife, Travel

Back to top

Tips in your inbox

E-Newsletter

Sign up for my bi-monthly Halleck Horticultural newsletter for information about new plants, gardening, and learning opportunities, as well as horticulture business topics for those of you in the industry.