Goniaea sp. (genus)

A gumleaf grasshopper at Acton, ACT

Goniaea sp. (genus) at Acton, ACT - 2 Aug 2019
Goniaea sp. (genus) at Acton, ACT - 2 Aug 2019
Goniaea sp. (genus) at Acton, ACT - 2 Aug 2019
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Identification history

Goniaea sp. (genus) 3 Aug 2019 RogerF
Acrididae sp. (family) 3 Aug 2019 michaelb
Unidentified 2 Aug 2019 Christine

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I am guessing around 12mm. Well camouflaged. A couple of light coloured ones (ie this one) and some darker (see Shorty's sighting #4230972), not sure if same species. Only noticed when they jumped.

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  • 1 - 3 Abundance
  • 2 Aug 2019 01:45 PM Recorded on
  • Christine Recorded by

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  • 5mm to 12mm Animal size

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