The Eastern lubber grasshopper is well-known in Florida and nearby states for its size, color, and large gatherings. This three-inch-long, flightless insect has bright colors to warn predators of its toxicity. Its populations sometimes grow large enough to cause serious damage to citrus and vegetable crops.
We saw our first one in an Ashley River Park, but since then
, we've found several in our yard. No ownder my plants' leaves are getting chewed up.
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