crackling forest grasshopper (trimerotropis verruculata) observed on rocky terrain in colorado during late afternoon

crackling forest grasshopper native species trimerotropis verruculata arthropod biodiversity color pattern colorado ecological balance ecology ecosystem elevation entomology environmental science fauna field study geology grassland habitat habitats insect anatomy behavior identification invertebrates landscape late afternoon natural camouflage coloration history naturalist nature conservation enthusiasts observation organism outdoor life pest rocky terrain rural environment scientific research small creature summer surface texture terrestrial wildlife observed resting 39aph39 muted colors blend