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Ophiotettix filiforma, Nimbokrang, Papua The genus Ophiotettix is endemic to the island of New Guinea. They are sometimes referred to as long-necked pygmy grasshoppers or giraffehoppers. Their neck surely isn't their only weird feature, note how the head seems to consist of nothing but an eye. Australia (continent),Geotagged,Indonesia,New Guinea,Nimbokrang,Ophiotettix filiforma,Papua,Papua 2023,Spring,West Papua,Western New Guinea Click/tap to enlarge PromotedSpecies introCountry intro

Ophiotettix filiforma, Nimbokrang, Papua

The genus Ophiotettix is endemic to the island of New Guinea. They are sometimes referred to as long-necked pygmy grasshoppers or giraffehoppers. Their neck surely isn't their only weird feature, note how the head seems to consist of nothing but an eye.

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    So wild! Posted 2 years ago
    1. View Ferdy Christant's profile
      Ferdy Christant
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      Lovely weirdo hehe. Posted 2 years ago
      1. View Christine Young's profile
        Christine Young
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        For sure. Posted 2 years ago
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    Calbost Niel
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    Seems dipped in gold Posted 2 years ago
    1. View Ferdy Christant's profile
      Ferdy Christant
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      Should have know that earlier. Posted 2 years ago
  5. View Mehdh's profile
    Mehdh
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    WOW, I did not get any shots as good as this one. Well done Ferdy. Posted 2 years ago
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      Ferdy Christant
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      Thanks, Mehd! Posted 2 years ago
  7. View Ruth Spigelman's profile
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    Curious, curious little insect. The first thing I noticed was the huge eyes and seemingly no head. Posted 2 years ago
    1. View Ferdy Christant's profile
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      Happy with this remark as most seem to comment about its neck :) Posted 2 years ago

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The Ophiotettix filiforma

Ophiotettix filiforma is a pygmy grasshopper in the Ophiotettix 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 17, 2023. Captured Oct 11, 2023 08:28 in C3C6+2C Beneik, Jayapura Regency, Papua, Indonesia.
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  • NIKON D850
  • f/16.0
  • 1/200s
  • ISO800
  • 105mm

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