Platycleis albopunctata
Platycleis albopunctata is a species in family Tettigoniidae; it is often called the grey bush cricket.[1]
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This species occurs throughout Europe and in North Africa; several subspecies have been described including Platycleis albopunctata monticola Chopard, 1924 in Corsica. Its habitat includes areas with low and dry vegetation, such as sunny slopes and sandy open fields. The primary colour of the body is greyish to brownish, often with reddish brown elements on the upper side of the head and neck. The wings are long.
Grey bush crickets are omnivorous, eating both plants and smaller insects. The males can be fairly aggressive and attract mates with a song consisting of a rather weak "zirr".
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References
- Ragge DR (1965). Grasshoppers, Crickets & Cockroaches of the British Isles. F Warne & Co, London. p. 299.
External links
Data related to Platycleis albopunctata at Wikispecies
Media related to Platycleis albopunctata at Wikimedia Commons
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