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What

Giant Katydid (Stilpnochlora couloniana)

Observer

haynes_s_22

Date

February 19, 2019 07:25 PM EST

Description

This bright green insect flew onto metal bleachers. It is ~4in long with long stick looking legs. Two antennas at front of head. Body looks like a leaf. Weather 74 degrees. Surroundings had no trees but lots of grass. Found out at night at a softball game. Known geographic distribution: Found on every continent except Antarctica, especially popular in tropical habitats, or dry, cool places. https://www.britannica.com/animal/long-horned-grasshopper

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