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Identification history

Valanga irregularis

1 May 2023

TimL

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User's notes

Around 90mm in length and possibly a Giant Valanga, the largest grasshopper on the continent. Very slow moving when sighted on the sunny side of a tree. Additional close-up information is provided in following sighting 4485042 to help with identification. Thanks to Barbara for the initial sighting.

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Sighting information

1 Abundance
29 Apr 2023 11:49 AM Recorded on
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Unidentified sightings Insects Grasshoppers (several families) Grasshoppers, Crickets & Katydids (Orthoptera) TimL

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50mm or larger Animal size
Alive / healthy Animal health

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