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Central Otago grasshopper

Central Otago grasshopper

One of New Zealand’s rarest grasshoppers is Sigaus childi. It is flightless, and restricted to a few isolated, stony habitats in the dry interior of Central Otago.

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Department of Conservation
Reference: 10057835

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George Gibbs. 'Insects – overview', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, updated 1-Mar-09
URL: http://www.TeAra.govt.nz/en/insects-overview/9/1