Gastrimargus musicus

1 Yellow-winged Locust or Grasshopper at Brindabella, NSW

Gastrimargus musicus at Brindabella, NSW - 6 Feb 2025 03:09 PM
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Gastrimargus musicus 13 Feb 2025 RogerF
Unidentified 12 Feb 2025 JRCNM

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Appeared to be laying eggs in the road gravel.

2 comments

RogerF wrote:
   13 Feb 2025
Correct
JRCNM wrote:
   6 hrs ago
Thank you RogerF. For my info, can you tell me if this is THE yellow-winged locust/grasshopper (which I see often but not stationary), or are there several spp. with yellow wings? TIA.

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  • Egg laying Breeding behaviour

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