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Black and White Monkey Grasshopper

Eumastacidae paramastax

Photo by key_man
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Field Notes

Description:

Medium sized grasshopper with the 90 degree legs typical of the Eumastacidae. Distinct white and black body pattern. Very short antennae.

Habitat:

Clearings, grassy openings, forest edges in Iquitos, Peru, area.

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Eumastacidae

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PublishedMarch 4, 2013

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