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Sunday, 26 August 2012

Grasshopper ?

Following on from the bug theme, we photographed this specimen enjoying our China Asters.

A Speckled Bush-cricket Leptophyes puntatissima. (Corrected from the Short-winged Conehead: Thanks Susan)





Normally found in gardens, It is the first one we have noticed.

We like the Kukri knife shaped ovipositor!! Its a good job its not ten times larger...

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3 comments:

  1. Susan26 August 2012 at 18:48

    I'm not convinced this is a Short-winged Conehead. I think it is a Speckled Bush-cricket Leptophyes puntatissima. Check out the thicker ovipositor, which I think matches better. Habitat matches better too.

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  2. GaynorB27 August 2012 at 07:48

    The flowers you brought for me are still bloomin lovely...

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    1. Colin and Elizabeth27 August 2012 at 16:54

      I've been amazed how long they last indoors, even in the hot weather. They've been a real delight and I will certainly grow them again next year.

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