Acrida conica

Giant green slantface at Stromlo, ACT

Acrida conica at Stromlo, ACT - 16 Jan 2022
Acrida conica at Stromlo, ACT - 16 Jan 2022
Acrida conica at Stromlo, ACT - 16 Jan 2022
Acrida conica at Stromlo, ACT - 16 Jan 2022
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Acrida conica 17 Jan 2022 RogerF
Keyacris scurra 17 Jan 2022 HelenCross

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2 comments

RogerF wrote:
   17 Jan 2022
I've fallen into that trap again. These are nymphs of Acrida conica. Too many antenna segments to be Ks. Also stripes on side of head and vestiges of wing pads that will gradually enlarge at each instar.
HelenCross wrote:
   17 Jan 2022
Ah, I thought they at first and then when they're were a number of smaller ones in the same spot, just like the Keyacris I changed my mind!

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  • 4 - 15 Abundance
  • 16 Jan 2022 12:29 PM Recorded on
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