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KatydidsHello There
Location: Mediterranean border of France and Spane
June 27, 2011 9:52 pm
This bug was found on a road near the mediterranean border of Spain and France.
I’d be much pleased if you could identify it for me. Thank you!
Signature: Norman
Shieldback Katydid
Hi Norman,
This is a female (as evidenced by the swordlike ovipositor) Shieldback Katydid. Your photo is quite blurry, but we hope Katydid expert Piotr Naskrecki of Harvard is able to assist in a species identification.
Piotr Naskrecki provides some information
Hi Daniel,
I cannot ID the species, but this is almost certainly the genus Ephippiger.
Cheers,
Piotr
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Thank you for the response! I found out that its name is Ephippiger Ephippiger.
Posted 29 Jun 2011 at 8:59 am ¶We are happy you found that species name as we have not heard back from Piotr Naskrecki. We will post his identification should it ever come.
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