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Griffiniana katydid. © CI/Piotr Nascrecki
© Piotr Naskrecki
 

Griffiniana sp1

This katydid is potentially new to science and is a small species that possesses a set of short wings.

It can only be found in a small area of the Western Cape, a province of South Africa, and tends to occupy shrubby vegetation. The male has a quiet but audible call.

 

Scientific Name

Griffiniana sp1

Where

The Western Cape, South Africa.

When

2008

Field Notes

The species is uncommon and has a small range.

Finder

Piotr Naskrecki (Conservation International)

 

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