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Chorthippus brunneus
One of many similar species. Grey, green, brown, purple, or black. A small bulge on front edge of forewing. Very hairy below thorax. Song 6-10 short chirps, like time-signal pips at a lower pitch: sequence repeated irregularly. Female sings before mating. 6-10 cm.
Mostly dry and often sparse grassland.
Camera Model: NIKON D300. Exposure Time: 1/500 sec.; f/11; ISO Speed Rating: 800. Exposure Bias: +1 EV. Focal Length: 300.0 mm.
Spotted on May 22, 2013
Submitted on Jul 15, 2013
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