Yellow-Winged Locust

Gastrimargus musicus

Bug Life Native IUCN: Not Evaluated

About

These larger grasshoppers are easily found given their Yellow wings that are on full display when in flight and together with the clicking sound made they stand out.

They areusally green in colour however when swarming the adults become a drak brown colour

Size

Can grow to around 50mm

Habitat

Amoungst Grass and pastures

Distribution

Most states of Australia including Tasmania

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Local Sightings

1 recorded sighting in and around the area.

References & citations (2)

Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment (accessed 2021-09-22 14:03:33)
The Atlas of Living Australia (accessed 2021-09-22 14:03:33)

Quick Facts

Common name: Yellow-Winged Locust
Scientific name: Gastrimargus musicus (Fabricius, 1775)
Family: Acrididae
Category: Bug Life › Grasshoppers
Origin: Native
Conservation: Not Evaluated

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