Meet the Eastern Lubber!
The lubber grasshopper is a pest grasshopper that gathers in large numbers and destroys crops.
They are lazy and tend to lumber across things, preferring to walk as opposed to fly or jump.
Basically, they are the stoners of the grasshopper world.
They are capable of spraying or spitting in self-defense. Either we were super cool and posed no threat (even though we had bright lights in his face) or... well, he was lazier than usual. We ended up unscathed even when handling him and jostling him about.
Sadly, some of the close-ups did get a little blurred because he was pretty active in attempting to get away from the strange gun barrel looking chasm staring him in the face. Can't really blame him.
Also, it is really hard to get clear images with having to hold the microscope in hand while chasing a moving target at magnification. But we tried!
Let's take a closer look!
Shrink Ray activated!
Look deep into my eyes..
Ever seen a grasshopper knee? Well, now you have.
His mandibles! It seems like he had about three sets! It was very reminiscent of Zoidberg in person.
Antenna and the front of his face. The yellow curve was extremely interesting to look at, but we could never seem to get it in focus!
Not sure what this bit is... but it looks slimy.
Antenni!
Spikey feet!
Annnnd a grasshopper butt for good measure! (by the way, the butt is spikey too!)
In closing, a little side view where you can see the tiny... hairs(?) on him. He was a pretty cool subject to study!
No grasshoppers were harmed in the making of this Microscopic Message!
After we let him climb all over 
and captured enough images, we gave him a friendly pat and put him back on the grass!
Until next time, keep it tiny!
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