Petasida ephippigera
Petasida ephippigera (Leichhardt's grasshopper) is a pyrgomorph grasshopper, in the monotypic genus Petasida, native to tropical northern Australia.[1][2] The species is named after Ludwig Leichhardt. It is known as alyurr in the Kundjeyhmi language.[3]
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| Leichhardt's grasshopper on Pityrodia sp., NT | |
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| Species: | P. ephippigera |
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| Petasida ephippigera A. White, 1845 | |
It is bright orange with significant blue patches on its head and thorax, and black or very dark blue dappled spots on its abdomen.
References
- "Petasida ephippigera White, 1845". Orthoptera Species File (Version 5.0/5.0). Retrieved 13 September 2019.
- Parker, Janet (2 November 2000). "Gaudy grasshopper brings on the wet". ABC.net.au. Australian Broadcasting Corporation.
- "Leichhardt's grasshopper". Kakadu National Park. Parks Australia. Retrieved 27 March 2022.
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