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“Misleading Stone Grasshopper” (Ocnerodes fallaciosus) This &ldquo;armoured&rdquo; looking creature is a grasshopper endemic to the south-western part of the Iberian peninsula.<br /> Thanks to RMFelix, it was identified as Ocnerodes fallaciosus. Algarve,Geotagged,Heuschrecke,Ocnerodes fallaciosus,Portugal,Winter Click/tap to enlarge

“Misleading Stone Grasshopper” (Ocnerodes fallaciosus)

This “armoured” looking creature is a grasshopper endemic to the south-western part of the Iberian peninsula.
Thanks to RMFelix, it was identified as Ocnerodes fallaciosus.

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    Calbost Niel
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    An amazing creature Posted 2 years ago
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    RMFelix
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    Hi! I’ve added the ID on this record identified by an orthoptera specialist. Great work! Cheers Posted 2 years ago
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      Great, thanks a lot for this! I'll update the title and description accordingly. Posted 2 years ago

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The Ocnerodes fallaciosus

Ockenrode is a genus of Orthoptera from Pamphagidae family. The scientific name of this genus was first validly published in 1882 by Brunner von Wattenwyl.

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Similar species: Grasshoppers And Crickets
Species identified by RMFelix
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Uploaded May 1, 2023. Captured Mar 18, 2017 16:34 in N120 170, 8600 Bensafrim, Portugal.
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  • Canon EOS 7D
  • f/8.0
  • 1/50s
  • ISO100
  • 105mm
Captured in the winter. More winter photos.