Cryptobothrus chrysophorus

Golden Bandwing at Bungendore, NSW

Cryptobothrus chrysophorus at Bungendore, NSW - 16 Dec 2018
Cryptobothrus chrysophorus at Bungendore, NSW - 16 Dec 2018
Cryptobothrus chrysophorus at Bungendore, NSW - 16 Dec 2018
Cryptobothrus chrysophorus at Bungendore, NSW - 16 Dec 2018
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Cryptobothrus chrysophorus 18 Dec 2018 RogerF
Cryptobothrus chrysophorus 17 Dec 2018 silverseastarsong
Unidentified 16 Dec 2018 Christine

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3 comments

   17 Dec 2018
Did this have yellow hindwings in flight?
Christine wrote:
   18 Dec 2018
Oh dear, I thought i had done so well with the amount of info from these pics, I do not recall seeing any yellow, but probably wasn't being observant of that. Sorry.
   18 Dec 2018
The photos are great for a grasshopper! Great angle of light, close enough for good detail. But sometimes it helps to see the hindwing pattern. In this resting pose, the hindwing is folded several times under the front wings, so it can only be seen in flight. Or, if you catch it in hand, you can spread the wings manually.

Cryptobothrus chrysophorus has yellow wings in flight and it makes a buzzing sound while gliding. Usually if you get too close they'll show both of these traits.

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