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Luzarida lata, Caquetá, Colombia Possibly Luzarida sp.<br /> Although a different species, reminds me of last year&#039;s observation in Ecuador:<br /> <figure class="photo"><a href="https://www.jungledragon.com/image/129539/spider_cricket_phalangopsidae_-_side_view_finca_heimatlos_ecuador.html" title="Spider Cricket (Phalangopsidae) - side view, Finca Heimatlos, Ecuador"><img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/media.jungledragon.com/images/2/129539_thumb.jpg?AWSAccessKeyId=05GMT0V3GWVNE7GGM1R2&Expires=1759968010&Signature=DpjIyK63xak%2B5CJEjgiigRjw2j4%3D" width="200" height="128" alt="Spider Cricket (Phalangopsidae) - side view, Finca Heimatlos, Ecuador Stunning species, every detail about it is so cool.<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/129540/spider_cricket_phalangopsidae_finca_heimatlos_ecuador.html Ecuador,Ecuador 2021,Finca Heimatlos,Geotagged,South America,Spring,World" /></a></figure> Amazon,Caquetá,Colombia,Colombia 2022,Geotagged,Luzarida lata,Peregrinos,South America,Summer,Winter,World Click/tap to enlarge PromotedSpecies introCountry intro

Luzarida lata, Caquetá, Colombia

Possibly Luzarida sp.
Although a different species, reminds me of last year's observation in Ecuador:

Spider Cricket (Phalangopsidae) - side view, Finca Heimatlos, Ecuador Stunning species, every detail about it is so cool.<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/129540/spider_cricket_phalangopsidae_finca_heimatlos_ecuador.html Ecuador,Ecuador 2021,Finca Heimatlos,Geotagged,South America,Spring,World

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  1. View Christine Young's profile
    Christine Young
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    Maybe Luzarida sp.? Posted 2 years ago
    1. View Ferdy Christant's profile
      Ferdy Christant
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      Thanks! I think so, although I struggled to find any confirmed references in that genus. Posted 2 years ago
      1. View Christine Young's profile
        Christine Young
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        I couldn't either. Just based the potential genus ID on this:
        https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/40725746         Posted 2 years ago
        1. View Ferdy Christant's profile
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          Saw that one too but learned to be careful with obs on iNat that are not confirmed. It may still be correct though. Posted 2 years ago
          1. View Christine Young's profile
            Christine Young
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            Good point. I found a few more resources online for Luzarida, specifically Luzarida lata:

            First photo: http://www.orthoptera.com.br/pt-BR/foto/grilos-fotos-grylloidea-gryllidae

            https://www.biotaxa.org/Zootaxa/article/view/zootaxa.3609.4.4

            Scroll down: https://medium.com/@phillipklauvin/dia-de-chuva-e-noite-de-luar-56e141d5e856             Posted 2 years ago, modified 2 years ago
            1. View Ferdy Christant's profile
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              Whoa, some very convincing links. Can't believe you managed to find that. Thanks! Posted 2 years ago
              1. View Christine Young's profile
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                You're welcome! You know how I love a challenge. ;) Posted 2 years ago
                1. View Ferdy Christant's profile
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                  I'm so happy that you do, it's a major help! Posted 2 years ago
  3. View Alexander Hassmueller's profile
    Alexander Hassmueller
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    Brilliant shot and excellent work concerning the identification! Posted 2 years ago
    1. View Ferdy Christant's profile
      Ferdy Christant
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      Many thanks, but the ID credit goes to Christine :) Posted 2 years ago
      1. View Alexander Hassmueller's profile
        Alexander Hassmueller
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        Thanks Ferdy, I know since I red the thread. Posted 2 years ago, modified 2 years ago
  5. View NattyOne's profile
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    Nice macro shot! Posted 2 years ago
    1. View Ferdy Christant's profile
      Ferdy Christant
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      Thanks so much! Posted 2 years ago

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The Luzarida lata

Luzarida lata is a spider cricket in the Luzarida genus.

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Similar species: Grasshoppers And Crickets
Species identified by Ferdy Christant
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By Ferdy Christant

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Uploaded Nov 4, 2022. Captured Sep 7, 2022 21:24 in 67F7WCQC+5P.
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  • NIKON D850
  • f/16.0
  • 1/250s
  • ISO400
  • 105mm
Captured in the winter. More winter photos.