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Goniaea australasiae
Gumleaf grasshopper (Goniaea australasiae), also known as the Deadleaf grasshopper. The adult is characterized by the sharp prominent arched crest on the thorax, which together with the colour, gives it the appearance of a dry gum leaf.
Dry sclerophyll Black peppermint (Eucalyptus Amygdalina) dominant bushland.
This is a third instar nymph.
Spotted on Oct 9, 2010
Submitted on Oct 11, 2010
4 Comments
Thanks for the reminder DTS. This was my first ever spotting, and the fields were different at the beginning of projectnoah. I need to go back and amend these early spottings.
Thanks Argy. This was my first ever spotting/posting to NOAH - way back in October, 2010. Almost my two-year "anniversary" here.
Superb lori!
Gumleaf grasshopper (Goniaea australasiae), also known as the Deadleaf grasshopper. Third instars nymph.