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Zaprochilus australis

Twig-mimic katydid at Aranda, ACT

Zaprochilus australis at Aranda, ACT - 20 Apr 2014
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Zaprochilus australis 19 May 2018 RogerF
Unidentified 19 May 2018 JanetRussell

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RogerF wrote:
   20 May 2018
Although very twiggy in appearance, this is not a phasmatid but a flower-feeding katydid. Its long ovipositor shows it to be a female. See page 193 my book.

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