Eastern Lubber Grasshopper

Black Bug with Red Stripe down back
April 14, 2010
I have found these bugs outside my house and I was wondering what they were and if I should be wary of them. Any ideas??
Karen
Winter Springs, FL

Eastern Lubber Nymphs

Hi Karen,
These are Eastern Lubber Grasshopper nymphs.  They may get numerous, but they are no cause for concern.

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