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Short-horned Grasshopper - Pezotettix Giornae
Short-horned grasshopper (Pezotettix giornae) in the family Acrididae belongs to the subfamily Pezotettiginae. Adults of Pezotettix giornae can be found from June to November. This grasshopper's basic color varies between ocher, gray, and dark brown, and the eyes are rather big. Pezotettix giornae is also known as the common maquis grasshopper. The adult males grow up to 11-14 millimeters (0.43-0.55 in) long, while the females reach 12-18 millimeters (0.47-0.71 in) in length. The sides of the thorax sometimes have a white or darker longitudinal stripe. This grasshopper is thermophilic found In dry, warm regions it often lives in moist microhabitats. This photo was taken at Tehatta, West Bengal, India on 11/11/2023. (Photo by Soumyabrata Roy/NurPhoto)
Photo Details
| Photo ID | #10775105 |
|---|---|
| Date Taken | |
| Location | N/A |
| Photographer | Soumyabrata Roy/NurPhoto |
| Category | Human Interest |
| Copyright | © 2025 NurPhoto - Soumyabrata Roy/NurPhoto |
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November 11
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11th November 2023
Short Horned
Short-horned grasshopper
Pezotettix giornae
Acrididae
Pezotettiginae
Adults
June
November
Ocher
Gray
Dark brown
Big eyes
Common maquis grasshopper
Adult males
11-14 millimeters
Females
12-18 millimeters
Thorax
White longitudinal stripe
Darker longitudinal stripe
Thermophilic
Dry regions
Warm regions
Moist microhabitats
Tehatta
West Bengal
India
Soumyabrata Roy
NurPhoto
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