Yellow-winged locust facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Yellow-winged grasshopper |
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| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Orthoptera |
| Suborder: | Caelifera |
| Family: | Acrididae |
| Subfamily: | Oedipodinae |
| Tribe: | Locustini |
| Genus: | Gastrimargus |
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G. musicus
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| Gastrimargus musicus Fabricius, 1775
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The yellow-winged grasshopper (also known as the yellow-winged locust), officially named Gastrimargus musicus, is a common insect found in Australia. These grasshoppers are known for their bright yellow back wings, which you can only see when they are flying. When they fly, they also make a loud clicking sound!
Sometimes, people confuse them with the Australian plague locust. However, the yellow-winged grasshopper is usually bigger and has a stronger body shape.
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About the Yellow-winged Grasshopper
The yellow-winged grasshopper is a type of grasshopper that lives in Australia. It's a very common sight in many parts of the country.
What They Look Like
When these grasshoppers are just hanging out, their wings are folded, and their yellow color isn't visible. But as soon as they take flight, their bright yellow back wings pop open, making them easy to spot.
Their Sounds and Colors
One of the most interesting things about the yellow-winged grasshopper is the sound it makes. When it flies, it creates a loud clicking noise. This sound, along with their flashy yellow wings, helps them communicate or perhaps even scare away predators.
When They Swarm
Like some other types of grasshoppers, the yellow-winged grasshopper can sometimes gather in very large groups. When many of them come together, this is called "swarming." During these times, the adult grasshoppers can change their color and become a darker brown.
Images for kids
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A yellow-winged grasshopper showing its yellow back wings
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An illustration of the yellow-winged grasshopper
See also
In Spanish: Langosta de alas amarillas para niños
 | Ernest Everett Just |
 | Mary Jackson |
 | Emmett Chappelle |
 | Marie Maynard Daly |
