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Lucretilis sp. "1"(prelim. id. by MK. Tan)

Adult Female (ZRC.ORT.238). This image was contributed by Mingkai Tan as part of his undergraduate final year project in NUS.

MK Tan
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Identified By: MK Tan

Basic Information

Classification:
Arthropoda: Insecta: Orthoptera: Acrididae: Catantopinae
Residency Status:
Native

Biology/Ecology

Identifying Features:
Antennae long, longer than length of head and pronotum. Wings reduced, not surpassing abdominal apex. Body mostly green, laterally with dark green and pale longitudinal bands. Tegmen red. Hind tibia dark blue.
This is a forest-associated species and is not found in grassy habitats.