Green Face, Pt. 3 - _TNY_0795

This large fellow is a great green bush-cricket (Tettigonia viridissima), a species which really gets quite large, up to 35 mm.

 

People often report them as being significantly larger because the wings and ovipositor of the female protrude far behind it, leading them to believe it is part of the body.

 

This particular one was at the top of a thistle near the forest obstacle course at the Siggesta Gård conference center.

 

Part 1 here: www.flickr.com/photos/tinyturtle/50098036796/

 

Part 2 here: www.flickr.com/photos/tinyturtle/50618225382/

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