Egyptian locust

Anacridium aegyptium
Grasshoppers (Acrididae)

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Large green-brown grasshopper with short, sturdy antennae and wings extending its body. On the neck shield, 3 characteristic grooves and the eyes are vertically striped. The end of the rear legs is a bit blueish.

⇔ l.  ♂ 33-45 mm, ♀ 65-70 mm

Lives around the Mediterranean but sometimes travels with vegetable transport to northern Europe. Its size and vertical eye markings make it easy to recognise. 

LA: 
≈ The ACANTHACRIS RUFICORNIS (Garden locust) has a striking light stripe and occurs in Europe only in southern Spain.

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