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Leaf-runner cricket

Photo by MartinL
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Field Notes

Description:

A very small rotund cricket with very long antennae. She has beady eyes and yellow stripes down each side.

Habitat:

Bush land infested with exotic weeds.

Notes:

One good suggestion is Metioche or Homeoxipha
http://lifeunseen.com/index2_item_3893.php

http://www.australiancritters.com/photos/insects/grasshoppers-and-crick…

http://www.brisbaneinsects.com/brisbane_crickets/SilentLeafRunner.htm

Reference Links:

Leaf-runner Cricket | Crickets | Insect Gallery

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (2)
MartinL
Thanks for your suggestion ForestDragon. It seems to be a 'leaf runner cricket' and that is exactly what it was doing. I have found a link but not a definitive match.
ForestDragon
Hi Martin. This is a really cute little cricket. She reminds me of Crickets in Genus Trigonidium. I did a brief search but I haven't been able to find a match. There don't seem to be many photo references online for these guys. Perhaps a place to start a search. That's all I have for you at this time, hope it helps.

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PublishedApril 2, 2013

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