Paroxya atlantica (Atlantic Grasshopper) ♂.
 
 
 
Photo: 09/24/12.


A spur-throated grasshopper with the lovely name Paroxya atlantica. Bugguide.net states "Evidence suggests that it may be limited to areas with sandy soils." Well, no sandy soils here, just heavy clay. 
 

 
bug guide (these photos):
http://bugguide.net/node/view/707653