This oddly named grasshopper—the Prairie Boopie—was found on a Lake Lewisville floodplain. With him were likely millions of other grasshoppers of multiple different species. Summer is grasshopper season in North Texas!

Prairie Boopie - Ridiculous Name

Prairie Boopie - Ridiculous Name

Observation Details

County – Denton Little Elm - Paloma Creek
City – Little Elm
Date – Jul 20, 2013
Time of Day – Morning
Temperature – Hot (greater than 89°F/32°C)
Weather – Clear
Habitat – Water-Flood Plain
Type of Behavior – Feeding
Gender – Male
Maturity – Juvenile
Observer – Chris Jackson
Main Article – Prairie Boopie Observation Location

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