Common Macrotona

Macrotona australis

Bug Life Endemic IUCN: Not Evaluated

About

Its colour varies from red through to grey. However, most individuals have a reddish bronze colouring behind the hind legs.

Size

Can grow to around 30mm

Habitat

Spinifex grass in heath habitats. It also lives in urban areas.

Distribution

Southern and eastern Australia

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Local Sightings

1 recorded sighting in and around the area.

References & citations (1)

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

Quick Facts

Common name: Common Macrotona
Scientific name: Macrotona australis (Walker, 1870)
Family: Acrididae
Category: Bug Life › Grasshoppers
Origin: Endemic
Conservation: Not Evaluated

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