Sighting 4672775
Valanga irregularis
Hedge Grasshopper at Copmanhurst, NSW
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| Valanga irregularis | RogerF | 3 Jun 2025 | |
| Unverified | MazzV | 2 Jun 2025 |
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Not sure if this is a large grasshopper or a Spur-throated locust. A possible throat spur is discernible at photo 1. Overall the colouring is a tan, with fine & intricate yellow lacing over the upper thorax, and upper abdomen. A fine yellow line marks the edge of the dorsal thorax ‘plate’ (photo 3). Black antennae and 2 large dark patches on the upper surface of the upper rear legs, plus dark markings around the side of the joint between the upper rear leg and the next lower leg section. There appears to be a series of parallel, short & yellow diagonal stripes on the sides of the upper rear legs. The eyes are grey.
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Location information
- Places Copmanhurst, NSW
Sighting information
- 1 Abundance
- MazzV Recorded by
- Dead Tansy flowers Associated plant
- 25mm to 50mm Animal size
Collections
- MazzV NatureMapr New South Wales North Coast Valanga irregularis Grasshoppers (several families) Grasshoppers, Crickets & Katydids (Orthoptera) Insects
Species information
- Valanga irregularis Scientific name
- Hedge Grasshopper Common name
- Not Sensitive
- Local native
- Non-invasive or negligible
- Up to 197m Recorded at altitude
Record quality
Quality score
7 / 7
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