Valanga irregularis

1 Hedge Grasshopper at Ormiston, QLD

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Identification history

	Valanga irregularis	24 Jan 2025	RogerF
	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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Location information

Coordinates 153.250651 -27.511395
Altitude 27.6m
Places Ormiston, QLD

Sighting information

1 Abundance
29 Apr 2023 11:49 AM Recorded on
TimL Recorded by
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TimL NatureMapr Greater Brisbane Grasshoppers (several families) Grasshoppers, Crickets & Katydids (Orthoptera) Insects

Additional information

50mm or larger Animal size
Alive / healthy Animal health

Species information

Valanga irregularis Scientific name
Hedge Grasshopper Common name
Not Sensitive
Local native
Non-invasive or negligible
Up to 197m Recorded at altitude
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