Green on Green

Grasshopper Species unknown although commom in Sydney backyards

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DannyLong

Lion

I believe it's some species of Giant Grasshopper Valanga irregularis
http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Valanga_irregularis Posted 11 years ago
1. WildFlower
  
  Lion
  
  I don't think so - the lenght of the antennae and the shape of legs are different. Posted 11 years ago
2. 1. DannyLong
    
    Lion
    
    could it be a cricket or are they classified the same as grasshopper?
    Also look at the images length of the antennae and the shape of legs change through the species.
    https://www.google.com/search?q=Valanga+irregularis&safe=off&client=firefox-a&hs=d6C&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&channel=sb&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=UEdiU_zuE4i_8QHc0YDgAQ&ved=0CAgQ_AUoAQ&biw=1920&bih=892 Posted 11 years ago, modified 11 years ago
  2. 1. WildFlower
      
      Lion
      
      This is a katydid, the antennae are much longer. I think I found a better match. I can never be sure with these guys though.
      http://lifeunseen.com/index2_item_1946.php
      I don't know why there are 2 entries here
      http://www.brisbaneinsects.com/brisbane_grasshoppers/BlackishMeadow.htm
      http://www.brisbaneinsects.com/brisbane_crickets/BlackishMeadow.htm
      http://australianmuseum.net.au/Blackish-Meadow-Katydid Posted 11 years ago, modified 11 years ago
    2. 1. DannyLong
        
        Lion
        
        Looks like you hit the nail on the head. Was thinking it was something other than a grasshopper, Well Done! Posted 11 years ago

The Blackish meadow katydid

The Blackish Meadow Katydid is a pale green katydid with broad dark brown stripe running along the back. The antennae are extremely long measuring about four times the total body length. The katydid produces a low buzzing sound during summer season. These katydids are most active in late afternoon and at night.

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Similar species: Grasshoppers And Crickets

Species identified by WildFlower