Large katydids (Tettigoniidae) were a common sight in Costa Rica. These robust herbivores don't take kindly to being handled and can deliver a surprisingly strong pinch with their powerful mandibles.
Raspy Cricket, Gryllacrididae, from Monteverde, Costa Rica. This chubby little fellow might look cute, but these omnivorous crickets are frequent predators of insects and other small arthropods.
A brightly-colored aggregation of grasshoppers from Monteverde, Costa Rica. Their attention-grabbing coloration is likely a warning of their toxicity.
