The Zayante band-winged grasshopper is found in a small area of the
Santa Cruz Mountains known as the Zayante sand hills. These insects are
good fliers and known to fly three to seven feet while producing a
buzzing sound to avoid predators.
“ZAYANTE Band-winged Grasshopper“ e-Stamp
• fused glass – illustration printed as an archival pigment print, 100% rag paper
The primary threat to the species is loss of habitat due to human activities and alterations,
such as sand mining, urban and agricultural development.
Other threats include the introduction of non-native species, pesticides, and over collecting.
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THIS SPECIES IS LISTED AS ENDANGERED!
One hundred trout are needed to support one man for a year.
The trout, in turn, must consume 90,000 frogs, that must consume 27 million
grasshoppers that live off of 1,000 tons of grass.
G. Tyler Miller, Jr.
I am in total awe…this ROCKS!
I am so engross admiring your work, yeah that includes this little cute stamp.
The Zayante band-winged grasshopper finished in fused glass.
It’s good that artwork is incorporated into a stamp. It’s for circulation….
So that more people is educated through these means and continue to support the value of the stamp & the message behind the stamp.
I do collect stamps & first day covers because of this purpose.
Wow! You are so talented Lisa.
Be it ancient style, modern style, ethnic style, simple modern style, funny & innovative conceptual approaches….all are with you.
Some more, you work with clay….
This is the beauty of a high flying artist living her current life to the fullest and sharing her great messages mostly with amazing artworks alongside with touching poems.
I salute you again Lisa!
Yeah, everyday is so great!
Thanks.
Lisa, your work output is truly amazing and is always beautifully done – an inspiration. I especially love this insect collection. You also add another dimension completely with the interesting facts that you write. This one about the trout – grasshoppers is mind blowing.
Love this.
beautiful artistry, both here and in nature 😉
this is beautiful….wow…fused glass….amazing !!!