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Grasshoppers, Crickets & Katydids (Orthoptera)
Grasshoppers (several families)

Grasshoppers (several families)

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“A Guide to Australian Grasshoppers and Locusts" by DCF Rentz et al. 2003.

https://australian.museum/learn/animals/insects/grasshoppers-crickets-katydids-and-locusts-order-orthoptera/

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Grasshoppers (several families)

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RogerF wrote:
Yesterday
Does local mean a locally breeding species, if so Austracris is definitely not local but an immigrant like several other species.
Austracris guttulosa
RogerF wrote:
Yesterday
Probably cold since it comes from the tropics
Austracris guttulosa
RogerF wrote:
13 Jul 2025
Looks like it from the picture in Rentz's book although there are some other species in this genus.
Methiolopsis geniculata
RogerF wrote:
13 Jul 2025
Not easy for the nymphs, best leave as sp.
Goniaea sp. (genus)
clarehoneydove wrote:
13 Jul 2025
@RogerF do you know this one?
Methiolopsis geniculata

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Austracris guttulosa at Uriarra Village, ACT

Heteropternis obscurella at Undefined

Acrididae sp. (family) at Mitchell Plateau, WA

Valanga irregularis at Virginia, QLD

Valanga irregularis at Virginia, QLD

Urnisa guttulosa at Acton, ACT

Urnisa guttulosa at Acton, ACT

Keyacris scurra at Goulburn, NSW

Keyacris scurra at Goulburn, NSW

Keyacris scurra at Forde, ACT

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