Austrosalomona sp. (genus)

1 Coastal katydid or Spine-headed katydid at Kambah, ACT

Austrosalomona sp. (genus) at Kambah, ACT - 18 Feb 2023
Austrosalomona sp. (genus) at Kambah, ACT - 18 Feb 2023
Austrosalomona sp. (genus) at Kambah, ACT - 18 Feb 2023
Austrosalomona sp. (genus) at Kambah, ACT - 18 Feb 2023
Austrosalomona sp. (genus) at Kambah, ACT - 18 Feb 2023
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Austrosalomona sp. (genus) 1 Mar 2023 RogerF
Terpandrus jumbunna 18 Feb 2023 RogerF
Unidentified 18 Feb 2023 HelenCross

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8 comments

RogerF wrote:
   18 Feb 2023
Helen, A lateral veiw would also be very handy to pick up the side markings on the pronotum. This applies to most katydids. Thanks Roger
HelenCross wrote:
   18 Feb 2023
Ok, will do
HelenCross wrote:
   18 Feb 2023
@RogerF hoping the added photos are what you need?
RogerF wrote:
   18 Feb 2023
I think that confirms it. Good picture. Thanks Roger
HelenCross wrote:
   1 Mar 2023
Members of the Australian Orthopteroids Facebook group, including Matthew Connors have given an alternative ID of a male Olive-green Coastal Katydid, Austrosalomona falcata.

https://m.facebook.com/groups/australian.orthopteroids/permalink/2053428861669429/?mibextid=Nif5oz
RogerF wrote:
   1 Mar 2023
Having had a second look at the lateral views a second time, I think that A. falcata is correct. Its very unusual being so far from the coast
RogerF wrote:
   1 Mar 2023
I forgot to add that I have recorded an undescribed female Austrosalamona sp No 9 from a Gymea in ANBG. So it may be better to call your Austrosalamona sp. as it is unlikelt to be falcata so far from the coast.
HelenCross wrote:
   1 Mar 2023
Sounds good Roger

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  • 1 Abundance
  • 18 Feb 2023 11:54 AM Recorded on
  • HelenCross Recorded by

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