Monachidium lunum
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Monachidium lunum is a species of grasshoppers belonging to the family Acrididae.[1][2][3]
Description[]
Monachidium lunum can reach a length of 70–110 millimetres (2.8–4.3 in).[4][5] These locusts show an astonishing aposematic pattern. Head and prothorax are yellow tan, prothorax has a high fairing, elytra are blackish green opaque, with trasversal yellow bands. Wings are dark blue, sometimes metallic violet. The abdomen is red and black. Antennae are yellow. Legs and tarsi are red.[6]
Distribution[]
This species is present in South America (Brazil, French Guiana).[1]
References[]
- ^ a b c Catalogue of life
- ^ Eades, D.C.; D. Otte; M.M. Cigliano & H. Braun. Orthoptera Species File.
- ^ Biolib
- ^ Insecte.org
- ^ Orthoptera Guyane
- ^ M. Audinet Serville (Jean Guillaume)Histoire naturelle des insectes: Orthoptères
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Categories:
- Acrididae
- Insects described in 1763
- Acrididae stubs
- Orthoptera of South America
- Fauna of French Guiana
- Insects of Brazil