County, Features Crickets! by Special to the Herald Times on June 7, 2023 Special to the Herald Times Author More in County: From the Front Lines: Inside the fight against the PL Gulch Fire July 22, 2026 Community Profile: Davis returns to agricultural roots as extension director July 22, 2026 Piceance wild horse gather planned for August July 22, 2026 This year’s crop of anabrus simplex (also known as shield-backed katydids or Mormon crickets) are in their “dark phase” – migrating in bands. They’ve been seen crossing Hwy. 64 and 40 in the last few weeks. Chance Walker Photo/Video