Grasshopper? Locust? Bug?

I don't know my insects very well, but thought this one was interesting... taken at Brookgreen Gardens.

[Jane Pittenger]

great detail. love his colors and feelers

[Kerri]

Beautiful little guy

[Dwight Thrailkill]

Great shot!

[karenann]

Amazing capture .... what beautiful texture and colors! The clarity is awesome.

[Maggiemae]

It's just an ordinary grasshopper that has been sewn up with yellow thread!

[Livia]

Ooh! A grasshopper, I think, but he looks like he's wearing armor! Awesome details. 8)

[K J Buehl]

Wonderful close up! Great detail and neat to see the texture in this grasshopper.

[bardejov]

Great shot. looks like he's leaf surfing.

[mervyn hobbs]

this one is very good as well

[Janet]

Great shot, Cathy - I had a look on google but couldn't find which one it is. I think it is of the grasshopper family though.

[Pam]

Awesome capture! The focus and details are fantastic. It looks like a cool grasshopper:)

[Margo E. Dearbhail]

wow... great detail!