Ardeche Plateau, Near Bidon, Ardeche, France
Family : Phaneropteridae
Sub-Family : Phaneropterinae
Species : Barbitistes obtusus
This very colourful cricket is quite large, described as being up to 20mm in length, but I would say that this individual was possibly larger than that. The colour of this species is quite variable and dark individuals like this one are uncommon.
The habitat for Barbitistes obtusus is scrubland or light forest mainly at altitude, usually up to around 1800m, where it feeds on the leaves of deciduous trees and small invertebrates. In the lowlands it has been largely displaced by intensive farming and forestry.
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Plateau des Gras, Bidon, Ardèche, France
Order : Orthoptera
Family : Phaneropteridae
Sub-Family : Phaneropterinae
Genus : Barbitistes
Species : Barbitistes obtusus
This very colourful cricket is quite large, described as being up to 20mm in length, but I would say that this individual was certainly larger than that. The colour of this species is quite variable and dark individuals like this one are quite rare. This flightless species is quite secretive, mainly active at night and hiding away in a cool shaded place during the day. Distribution is restricted to the alpine regions of France, Switzerland, Italy, Austria, and Slovenia.
The habitat for Barbitistes obtusus is scrubland or light forest mainly at altitude, usually up to around 2000m asl, where it feeds on the leaves of deciduous trees, broad-leaved herbs, and small invertebrates. In the lowlands it has been largely displaced by intensive farming and forestry.
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Lamnamkok NP, Chiang Rai, Thailand.
Order : Orthoptera
Family : Chorotypidae
Sub-Family : Erianthinae
Genus : Bennia
Species : Bennia bonzo
This unusual and very colourful guy took a liking to my rucksack zip for some reason.
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Plateau des Gras, Bidon, Ardèche, France
Order : Orthoptera
Family : Acrididae
Subfamily : Calliptaminae
Genus : Calliptamus
Species : Calliptamus italicus
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Stratton Wood, Swindon, U.K.
Family: Acrididae
Subfamily: Gomphocerinae
Species : Chorthippus parallelus
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