Tag: Romalea microptera

2023 – a bumper crop of lubbers?

by Ralph Mitchell
July 20, 2023

UF/IFAS Extension had a booth at the recent Public Works & Community Outreach Day held at the Fairgrounds on June 10th. Here we displayed our programs and shared information on what we do as an organization in the community. I ... READ MORE

Category: Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Pests & Disease
Tags: Eastern Lubber Grasshopper, Large Insects, Romalea Microptera

Q: I keep seeing these small black grasshoppers with red stripes. What are they?

by BLOGS.IFAS
June 27, 2017

A: This is the early stage of the large Eastern lubber grasshopper, Romalea microptera, which can grow to over 3 inches long. They can be extremely colorful making them very easy to identify. Color variation can be from light yellow to dark ... READ MORE

Category: Home Landscapes, Pests & Disease
Tags: Eastern Lubber Grasshopper, Romalea Microptera

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