Gumleaf Grasshopper

Goniaea australasiae

Bug Life Native IUCN: Not Evaluated

About

A brownish grasshopper that is well camouflaged amoungst the dry gum leaves around australia.

This species has two form the adult and nymph the later is the wingless juvenile of this species

Size

Can grow to around 35mm for males and the females up to around 52mm

Habitat

Resting on ground among dry fallen leaves during the day. They move up and feed on green leaves during the night

Distribution

Widespread Across mainland Australia and Tasmania

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Local Sightings

1 recorded sighting in and around the area.

References & citations (2)

The Atlas of Living Australia (accessed 2021-09-22 14:03:33)
Brisbane Insects and Spiders (accessed 2021-09-22 14:03:33)

Quick Facts

Common name: Gumleaf Grasshopper
Scientific name: Goniaea australasiae (Leach, 1814)
Family: Acrididae
Category: Bug Life › Grasshoppers
Origin: Native
Conservation: Not Evaluated

Australian Faunal Directory

Also Known As

Dead Leaf Grasshopper

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