{"product_id":"september-2022-bug-box-eastern-lubber","title":"September 2022 Bug Box (Eastern Lubber)","description":"\u003cp\u003eDid you miss the \u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRomalea microptera\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003ethemed Bug Box? A few more Deluxe boxes are available now, featuring:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHopper nymph pin\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdult male deluxe pin\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdult male yellow morph patch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdult male orange morph vinyl sticker\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdults \u0026amp; nymphs sticker sheet\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMagnetic fact card\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBookmark\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLittle lubber field notebook\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis stunning Eastern Lubber \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e(\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRomalea microptera\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e is one of North America’s largest grasshoppers; adults reach sizes of 1.7 - 2.7 inches (45 - 70 mm).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eEastern lubber nymphs (young) are mostly black with yellow and red markings. They tend to congregate together. As they age and molt, their colors change. Their habit of traveling and eating together can cause quick damage to crops; the lubber is not beloved by most farmers and gardeners. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDespite its destructive tendencies, the lubber is admired for its beauty. Mature adults display an extraordinary variety of shades and patterns, with colors as bright as autumn foliage or almost solid black.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe name “lubber” comes from an old English word meaning “clumsy”. Indeed, this heavy, flightless grasshopper can barely hop. Instead, it has evolved incredible defenses: if threatened, it spreads its wings, hisses, and sprays toxins. Lubbers are so unpleasant and unpalatable that they have few predators; only a handful of parasites and the Loggerhead Shrike (\"Butcher bird\") can make a meal of this grasshopper. As a result, lubbers spend most of their days eating without being bothered.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDon't forget to subscribe to the Bug Box in the future, so you never miss out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"The Bug Box","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67650856288434,"sku":"dft1791391159471","price":40.71,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0708\/3822\/3026\/files\/september-2022-bug-box-eastern-lubber_1.png?v=1791391164","url":"https:\/\/www.venvixor.com\/products\/september-2022-bug-box-eastern-lubber","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}