Large marsh grasshopper  (Stethophyma grossum)

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Biology

Eggs are laid in late summer in elongate pods at the base of grasses; the nymphs emerge the following year during late May and early June. There are four nymphal stages before the adult stage is reached at the end of July. In mild weather conditions, adults may live into November. The adults are strong fliers, often covering distances of twenty metres or more. The male song consists of about eight unmistakable 'ticks' produced in 3-4 seconds; the song is produced by flicking a hind tibia against the tips of the flexed forewings. Both females and males produce this sound when alarmed or threatened.

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