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Egyptian Locust

Anacridium aegyptium

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Description:

Grey-green nymph of Egyptian grasshoppers, about 4-5cm long and easily recognized by those stripped eyes, showing typical juvenile wings.

Habitat:

Observed on Lokrum, a small island near Dubrovnik, some 600m from the Old Town port. The island is made of thick layers of sedimentary rock – limestone and dolomite, and is covered by lush Mediterranean forest, predominantly pine.

Reference Links:

Anacridium aegyptium - Wikipedia

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Wildlife of Adriatic Coast
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PublishedAugust 17, 2022

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