Grasshoppers, crickets, katydids and locusts make up the order Orthoptera which means 'straight wings'. Most are easily recognisable by their hind legs, which are usually enlarged for jumping. All can be distinguished from other insects by the following features:- 2 pairs of wings. The upper wings are more narrow than the hind wings which are held folded under the forewings when resting- large compound eyes- powerful modified hind legs ( for jumping )- ability to produce sounds by rubbing their legs, wings or abdomen together - predominantly males to attract the females- antennae which can be long and thin ( usually katydids ) or short ( usually grasshoppers ) depending on speciesSPECIES Phymateus saxosus ( top ) Tropidacris dux ( bottom )ORIGIN Madagascar / PeruFRAME 21.5x29.5xD5cm Made from recycled products.DESCRIPTION Colourful combination of two grasshoppers.Each specimen is unique in colour and attributes we believe every little character glitch is a part of it's story and to be embraced.Please be aware that we do not ship specimens internationally, specimens are only shipped within Australia. Any orders placed for international delivery will be cancelled and refunded.
