Showing posts with label SHORT HORNED GRASSHOPPER (Family Acrididae). Show all posts
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22-10-2020 EL BERRO, MURCIA - SHORT HORNED GRASSHOPPER (Family Acrididae)
Calliptamus is a genus of short-horned grasshoppers (family Acrididae) widespread across Europe, Africa, and Asia. Famous for their vibrant pink hindwings, high adaptability to arid environments, and localized agricultural impact, they are common throughout Spain and the Mediterranean basin.
Physical Characteristics
Size: Strong sexual dimorphism is present; adult males typically measure \(14\) to \(28 \text{ mm}\), while females are noticeably larger, ranging from \(21\) to \(42 \text{ mm}\).
Coloration: Their bodies vary from pale gray to brownish-red. The hind femora are short and thick, and the hind tibiae are typically a striking ruby-red or pink.
The "Rosy Wings": When in flight, they flash brilliant pink or reddish hindwings, earning them the nickname "rosy-winged locust".
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