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Egyptian grasshopper

Anacridium aegyptum

Photo by Dangermouse
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

Part of the locust family acrididae. Large, impressive grasshopper between 10-15cm in length. Distinctive red stripe on the leg, as shown in the second photo. Has a mottled grey/brown appearance.

Notes:

I'm a little tentative with the ID for this fellar, so if anyone's got a different suggestion, please suggest it.

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Acrididae

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