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Tettigonia viridissima, the great green bush-cricket, [1] is a large species of bush-cricket belonging to the subfamily Tettigoniinae. [2] Distribution and habitat
Tettigonia viridissima. Tettigoniids range in size from as small as 5 mm (0.20 in) to as large as 130 mm (5.1 in). [11] The smaller species typically live in drier or more stressful habitats which may lead to their small size. The small size is associated with greater agility, faster development, and lower nutritional needs.
Tettigonia is the type genus of bush crickets belonging to the subfamily Tettigoniinae. [1] The scientific name Tettigonia is onomatopoeic and derives from the Greek τεττιξ, meaning cicada . Species of this genus are typically quite large insects, with relatively massive bodies, green or brownish colour and long hindlegs.
Tettigonia viridissima: the great green bush-cricket Scientific classification; Domain: ... Platycleis and the type genus Tettigonia) are in this subfamily.
Great green bush-cricket, Tettigonia viridissima; Wart-biter, Decticus verrucivorus; Dark bush-cricket, Pholidoptera griseoaptera; Grey bush-cricket, Platycleis albopunctata; Bog bush-cricket, Metrioptera brachyptera; Roesel's bush-cricket, Roeseliana roeselii; Long-winged conehead, Conocephalus fuscus; Short-winged Conehead, Conocephalus dorsalis
Tettigonia viridissima, female Gryllus campestris male Gryllotalpa gryllotalpa Tetrix subulata Mantis religiosa, mating pair Forficula auricularia male. This list contains extant European genera of the "Orthopteroid" orders (or Polyneoptera) that are often studied and written-about together.
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This is a linear south-facing escarpment with a rich chalk grassland flora. The diverse insect fauna includes all the chalk downland butterflies and a population of the largest British bush cricket, Tettigonia viridissima. On the lower slopes, raised beaches indicate former sea levels. [3]