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11-MAY-2011

Lubber Grasshopper, Aeolacris octomaculata (Romaleidae)

Tiputini Forest Reserve, Prov. Orellana, Ecuador

This massive grasshopper is scaling a Ceiba tree some 15 metres above the forest floor. Note the long hind tibial spines, which can inflict a painful jab when used in self-defence.
iNaturalist observation

Canon EOS Digital Rebel XSi
1/200s f/8.0 at 100.0mm iso800 full exif

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