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Field Notes

Description:

Insect - front "legs" have claw-like endings that resemble that of a mole. Looks similar to a grasshopper but wings seem small for body and legs aren't as long.

Habitat:

Found in shop building at school - may have come in from prairie habitat neighboring school grounds.

Species ID Suggestions

Northern Mole Cricket

Neocurtilla hexadactyla

Reference Link
Michelle Parish
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Comments (2)
Dangermouse
It looks like a mole cricket. At least that would be be the European name, can't remember the scientific name.
Photographed
PublishedAugust 25, 2011

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