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hooded grasshopper

Teratodes monticollis

Photo by jenis patel
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

Nymph of Hooded grasshopper(Teratodes monticollis):Hooded grasshoppers feed on tree leaves, and they can become serious pests of teak and sandalwood.Both the nymphs and adults of the species are dull green in color.The pronotum expands into a large sharp "hood" structure edged with yellow-orange, giving them the general appearance of a leaf.

Habitat:

India and shri lanka.

Species ID Suggestions

Hooded grasshopper

Teratodes monticollis

Comments (3)

Wonderful shot! I have never seen this kind.
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PublishedFebruary 11, 2013

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