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Saltamontes

Eumigus spp. (rubioi?)

Description:

There is great sexual dimorphism between males and females, especially in size: males 3-3.5 cm to 7 cm females. Development of a cryptic coloration (camouflage) with different shades of gray and gray-brown, accompanied with the texture of the exoskeleton, with rough look to avoid reflections. Wings practically absent.

Habitat:

High mountain pastures from 2,500 meters, in rocks also but always near grasslands.

Notes:

http://waste.ideal.es/eumigusrubioi.htm

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Navarredonda de Gredos, Castilla y León, Spain

Lat: 40.35, Long: -5.11

Spotted on Jul 15, 2012
Submitted on Aug 5, 2012

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