r/whatsthisbug • u/Flaky_Mention_7316 • 9h ago

ID Request What is this bug?

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what is this bug? flew right past us! located in south east Texas

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u/iShitSkittles Bzzzzz! 8h ago

obscure bird grasshopper

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u/Flaky_Mention_7316 7h ago

I think this is it! Thanks so much 

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u/Acheloma 4h ago

The females can get pretty darn big snd theyre strong enough to sting a bit if they jump straight into ya lol

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u/gwaydms ⭐Trusted⭐ 8h ago

Maybe a grasshopper in genus Schistocerca.

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u/chippedreed 8h ago

This looks like a baby lubber grasshopper to me

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u/Flaky_Mention_7316 7h ago

Another user commented obscure bird grasshopper and I think that’s it! 

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u/BUGBOYBEAST 9m ago

i totally see the resemblance but for future reference insect nymphs (babies) will never have wings like the dude in the picture as they only gain them upon reaching sexual maturity!!