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Great Green Bush-cricket Nymph

Tettigonia viridissima (nymph)

Great Green Bush-cricket Nymph

The nymph lives among grasses, nettles, and shrubs, where its bright green body blends closely with fresh leaves. It feeds on tender plant material and small soft-bodied invertebrates, using quick jumps to escape danger. Unlike the adult, it lacks fully developed wings and does not make the loud breeding song. It molts several times as it grows, gradually developing longer wing buds and stronger jaws.

Type
Stealth
Conservation status
NE

Growth chain

  1. Great Green Bush-cricket Nymph
  2. Great Green Bush-cricket

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