Insects and Spiders

My 1st Western Clouded Grasshopper

I didn't realize this would turn out to be a new species for me when I almost stepped on him in the lake parking lot. Fortunately for me, he didn't jump far & I was able to get a couple of shots. Also called a dusky grasshopper.
Male Western Clouded Grasshopper (Encoptolophus costalis)

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