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Atractomorpha psittacina(Haan, 1842)psittacina(Haan, 1842)

Adult Female (BC_22). This image was contributed by Mingkai Tan as part of his undergraduate final year project in NUS.

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Identified By: MK Tan

Basic Information

Classification:
Arthropoda: Insecta: Orthoptera: Pyrgomorphidae: Pyrgomorphinae (Atractomorphini)
Residency Status:
Native

Biology/Ecology

Identifying Features:
Head very conical, crenulated along genae; very elongated, longer than prontonum. Antennae flattened. Fastigium with longitudinal groove. Wings surpassing abdominal apex. Green and brown forms present.
Common species that can be found in grassy or herbby habitats.