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Grasshoper

Orthoptera

Description:

Photo take at home medium size grasshoper about 5cm long light brown color just like the jungle floor no very much distinguish mark on it.Grasshoppers have antennae that are generally shorter than their body and short ovipositors. They also have pinchers or mandibles that cut and tear off food.Those species that make easily heard noises usually do so by rubbing the hind femurs against the forewings or abdomen, or by snapping the wings in flight.

Habitat:

Some 2,400 valid Caeliferan genera and about 11,000 valid species described to date. Many undescribed species exist, especially in tropical wet forests. The Caelifera are predominantly tropical. Wikipedia.

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Gerardo Aizpuru
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Gerardo Aizpuru

Mexico

Spotted on Apr 28, 2012
Submitted on Apr 28, 2012

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