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Gumleaf katydid

Torbia viridissima

Photo by Mark Ridgway
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Field Notes

Description:

A fully mature one at last. About 80mm long. Good colour on it's back.

Habitat:

Sneaking around late at night in a brightly lit school yard.

Notes:

The texture on the wings is amazing.
Distribution http://bie.ala.org.au/species/Torbia+viridissima

Reference Links:

Torbia viridissima - Overview, Gum Leaf Katydid - Torbia viridissima

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