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Is this a grasshopper? #413746

Asked July 12, 2017, 4:07 PM EDT

I found this guy in my garden today and have never seen a creature like this. Can anyone shed light on what exactly it is? I'm in love with it!

Oakland County Michigan

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From what I can tell from the picture,I think you have found a Katydid which is more closely related to a cricket.

An Ask Extension Expert Replied July 13, 2017, 10:37 AM EDT

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Is this a grasshopper? #413746

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