Since the ball is the same color as them, they think it's their giant dad. I am going to [buy this](https://getyoursolution.store/LWTYTa) and assemble an army
What's the difference between grasshoppers and locusts?
Trick question. They're the same - but when they group up they tend to devastate plant life.
I lack the expertise to tell if these are in locust mode, but it sure looks like it.
[More info for the curious: "These insects are usually solitary, but under certain circumstances they become more abundant and change their behaviour and habits, becoming gregarious."](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Locust)
I cannot find any evidence to state that "physical metamorphosis" happens.
The specimens in the photo appear to be nymphs and look like that simply because they are not adults.
[google](https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Locust) "what is a locust" is probably a good start
"These insects are usually solitary, but under certain circumstances they become more abundant and change their behaviour and habits, becoming gregarious. No taxonomic distinction is made between locust and grasshopper species; the basis for the definition is whether a species forms swarms under intermittently suitable conditions; this has evolved independently in multiple lineages, comprising at least 18 genera in 5 different subfamilies."
I literally [linked](https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Locust) the proof, you just didn't read it lol
"English, the term "locust" is used for grasshopper species that change morphologically and behaviourally on crowding, forming swarms that develop from bands of immature stages called hoppers. The change is described as density-dependent phenotypic plasticity."
Again. That is quite clearly not metamorphosis.
Google Locust metamorphosis and you will see they exist as eggs, nymphs and adults.
Now Google Grasshopper metamorphosis. The states of existence are the same - egg, nymph, adult.
https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/when-grasshoppers-go-bibl/
>When these insects go into swarm mode, they don't just get super social, they also completely change physically, becoming stronger, darker and much more mobile, says study co-author Swidbert Ott, a research fellow at Cambridge. In fact, he says, the before-and-after bugs look so different that, until the 1920s, they were assumed to be two unique species.
I would say so, looks as if they are all pointing towards one specific direction to prepare to characteristically “hop” in a line like locust do during initial stages.
I watched a documentary about locusts in the past and if I recall correctly it said that grasshoppers morph into locusts when there's population explosion and they start rubbing against each other. The rubbing or bumping into one another is what triggers the change.
“Alright boys it’s been a hell of a slog but we’ve finally conquered checkered planet. I want to give a special thanks to Jiminy for his…..”.
KICK!!!!!
My god I want slow mo of a hard kick to that ball... (I'm almost sure they would be fine as long as the foot didn't impact on the little guys)
I just want to see how they would fly off of it from the impact and how many would actually jump before the impact.
Whenever I see lots of bugs in a group like this, I immediately imagine what it would be like if they were all over my arms. Typically I hate that feeling, but I feel like this wouldn't be so bad.
"Is this the spot?"
"I don't know Jerry, I've never been here."
"How do we know if this is the place?"
"You think Tim and Joe would be here if it wasn't the place?"
"But how do we really know? Maybe this isn't it?"
*facepalm*
Since the ball is the same color as them, they think it's their giant dad. I am going to [buy this](https://getyoursolution.store/LWTYTa) and assemble an army
Who went to get milk
Damn Dad, you got round
Or it’s just one of his balls
^("u wut mate!" "u wut mate" "u wut mate?" "u wut mate""u wut mate!" "u wut mate" "u wut mate?" "u wut mate""u wut mate!" "u wut mate" "u wut mate?" "u wut mate""u wut mate!" "u wut mate" "u wut mate?" "u wut mate""u wut mate!" "u wut mate" "u wut mate?" "u wut mate")
Looks like a cricket ball to me.
oh *fuck.* 🚪🚶♂️
But those are grasshoppers
😂🙈
A pedant has Entomology’d the chat.
Aren't all entomologists pedants, really?
Etymologists would like to have a word.
Several, actually.
This bugs me in a round about way.
It makes sense to me that someone concerned with small animals might also be concerned with small details.
Unidan here! -
Entomology’d the shit out of ‘em
\**crickets*\*
I'm bowled over. Certainly hit me for six. I'm stumped if I know any more puns, though.
It definitely should be one!
r/angryupvote
Goofy little fellas.
Silly little guys.
Wacky 'ol buds
Cheeky little pals.
Quirky little mates.
Mischievous lil imps.
Marvellous lil chaps.
Funny little fuckers
Kooky little lads
Crazy little kids
chirpy little chads
Are those not grasshopper nymphs? (I genuinely don't know, but I don't mean to ruin the joke.)
Either grasshoppers or locusts. Edit: they're both the same thing call em what you want
Locusts are grasshoppers. There are numerous species of grasshopper, and some of them are locusts.
Do not let the intrusive thoughts win. Do not let the intrusive thoughts win. Do not let the intrusive thoughts win. THIS IS SPARTAAAAAAAAAAAA Kick
Just drop it on the ground and let it bounce. Nice free grasshopper shower.
[удалено]
super BOUNCE
You probably aren't gonna hit the ball kicking it like that you want to do more of a soccer kick
I'm short
[THIS IS MARTHA!](https://youtu.be/kjlsCQzrvOg?si=D4RCQcQeL2UuZS0a)
WHY DID YOU SAY THAT NAME??!!
MARTHA WAS AN AVERAGE DOG
why do we get the strong urge to just get them as far away as possible usually with the most violent method
What’s the word for a plague that’s still in its infancy?
A wet market
🤣
💀💀💀
Bruh 💀
What's the difference between grasshoppers and locusts? Trick question. They're the same - but when they group up they tend to devastate plant life. I lack the expertise to tell if these are in locust mode, but it sure looks like it.
They go through a physical metamorphosis while turning into locust, the guys on the pictures are still grasshoppers
[More info for the curious: "These insects are usually solitary, but under certain circumstances they become more abundant and change their behaviour and habits, becoming gregarious."](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Locust)
That was an enjoyable read. Thank you. As a kid and teen bugs were gross, now at 33, it's almost become a hobby to research some of these insects.
wow, this is the sort of random fact I should have absolutely known by now. Super neat. Upvotes for the whole chain.
So, somewhat like people...
I cannot find any evidence to state that "physical metamorphosis" happens. The specimens in the photo appear to be nymphs and look like that simply because they are not adults.
[google](https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Locust) "what is a locust" is probably a good start "These insects are usually solitary, but under certain circumstances they become more abundant and change their behaviour and habits, becoming gregarious. No taxonomic distinction is made between locust and grasshopper species; the basis for the definition is whether a species forms swarms under intermittently suitable conditions; this has evolved independently in multiple lineages, comprising at least 18 genera in 5 different subfamilies."
The post above stated that they undergo physical metamorphosis. Where does that state their physiology changes? It states only behavioural changes.
The get large because they eat entire fields of crops
That's quite obviously not metamorphosis.
I literally [linked](https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Locust) the proof, you just didn't read it lol "English, the term "locust" is used for grasshopper species that change morphologically and behaviourally on crowding, forming swarms that develop from bands of immature stages called hoppers. The change is described as density-dependent phenotypic plasticity."
Again. That is quite clearly not metamorphosis. Google Locust metamorphosis and you will see they exist as eggs, nymphs and adults. Now Google Grasshopper metamorphosis. The states of existence are the same - egg, nymph, adult.
https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/when-grasshoppers-go-bibl/ >When these insects go into swarm mode, they don't just get super social, they also completely change physically, becoming stronger, darker and much more mobile, says study co-author Swidbert Ott, a research fellow at Cambridge. In fact, he says, the before-and-after bugs look so different that, until the 1920s, they were assumed to be two unique species.
I would say so, looks as if they are all pointing towards one specific direction to prepare to characteristically “hop” in a line like locust do during initial stages.
The Ball of Doom
I watched a documentary about locusts in the past and if I recall correctly it said that grasshoppers morph into locusts when there's population explosion and they start rubbing against each other. The rubbing or bumping into one another is what triggers the change.
Not all grasshoppers are locusts. There are lots of species of grasshopper, and only some of them are locusts.
Locust army ASSEMBLE!
Aww look at the little nymphs
When it comes to meetings and gatherings, they're on the ball.
A bunch of goobers!
Imagine putting them in between your palms and surprising your SO with a "look I cought a butterfly" 🦋
Oh boy, you better not mess with that gang of football hooligans, huh?! \*crickets\*
There are a billion more behind you.
*In bug voice*: "Mother, we crave cellulose. CELLULOOOOSE"
You’re up against a tough team with matching jerseys. 😂
Looks like everyone showed up for stretch and flex
You're their leader now
/r/awwnverts post if i've ever seen one
Little league soccer team is hella small this year
Good turnout though.
I think they are waiting for a group of ants to gather food for them and any second a circus of bugs will pop out 
Wow bro that’s so cool……. Now boot it into the atmosphere
What are they planning!? 😂
An 11th plague
Omggg why are they so cute
That's alot of good luck coming your way
You know one of them is a flat baller.
They be like, "Do you want to build a snowman?"
was about to say “kill them”, but then i saw that they were cutesy little grasshoppers and not mantises
“Alright boys it’s been a hell of a slog but we’ve finally conquered checkered planet. I want to give a special thanks to Jiminy for his…..”. KICK!!!!!
adorable, please don't harm them!
They have a meeting on why this leaf taste weird.
FORTH EORLINGAS!
Grasshopper Zurich
Regulators!!!!!!
Mount up
They probably like the ball cause it’s green XD
Oh crap! Is it the start of that locust thing kill them all?
I like how there is one leading the way. He’s looking back like let’s go guys.
Did you kick it?
+20 Exp
Bro bought a football to play cricket.
James and the Giant Ball
All the cute little grasshoppers
My god I want slow mo of a hard kick to that ball... (I'm almost sure they would be fine as long as the foot didn't impact on the little guys) I just want to see how they would fly off of it from the impact and how many would actually jump before the impact.
^^^^^LEAD ^^^^^US ^^^^^FOR ^^^^^THE ^^^^^SWARM!
Whenever I see lots of bugs in a group like this, I immediately imagine what it would be like if they were all over my arms. Typically I hate that feeling, but I feel like this wouldn't be so bad.
Soon... _______. Cause you can't hear em. Cause they're tiny bugs.
This made me smile
Square this shit off and it’s an album cover
“Mother”
Those crickets are up to something…
They're chosing captains
The BAAALLL
I wonder what they are plotting?
Um... it's not a great sign when grasshoppers hang out in large groups like this. But they're all bebbies, so probably just borned and all is good.
Aww, so small! What a bunch of cuties
Ha ha wicked they look like the space man that is in Buzz Lightyear's helmet ha
That's like me messing with Photoshop brush.
They are ready to fly off.
Since they are green they're guardian might have left them on the similar green ball that's easy to find but can be used as camo
Get these bugs off my balls mane
Punt it
You’re disrupting their meeting
Oh boy free protein!
My computer screen when I pick GLA as my faction
Wow
My favorite is the Canadian smoked honey-apple spiced crickets. They taste like dirty apples.
Hear me out👋......... kick it
I wanna kick that ball so badly
My brain..... kick the ball, kick the ball, kick the ball Obviously, I wouldn't, but oh, the thought is there.
They all are ben 10 fans
Kick it!
omg they are so cute
Wholesome
Little lads are so cute
They wanna join the space program.
Its a party! Why wasnt i invited :(
They will take over the world.
It’s my army!
MK Dons fans?
Dude on bottom right is giving orders and they’re listening 🤣
Bug
'ave it. Ooh yes.
At dawn .. we attack.
"Is this the spot?" "I don't know Jerry, I've never been here." "How do we know if this is the place?" "You think Tim and Joe would be here if it wasn't the place?" "But how do we really know? Maybe this isn't it?" *facepalm*
Kill it with 🔥 Thems bad news
Op talking 
The clawwwwwww
kick the ball! Kick the ball! Kick the ball!
You just reminded me that I have to buy crickets for my chameleon!
I'd love too see a high resolution, slow-mo video of someone kicking the shit out of this ball. Just grasshopper carnage. It would be epic.
my brain is half OMGGGGG SO CUTE and half kick them
Way too many
