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male Large Marsh Grasshopper (Stethophyma grossum), Matley Bog, New Forest, Hampshire, England, Sep 2019

female Large Marsh Grasshopper (Stethophyma grossum), Matley Bog, New Forest, Hampshire, England, Sep 2019

Matley Bog, New Forest, Hampshire, England  50° 51' 43.21" N  01° 31' 36.38" W 14 September 2019

Calling song from a male Large Marsh Grasshopper (Stethophyma grossum) on Bog Myrtle in quaking bog.

Fairly audible (~2.7-21.1 kHz) ticking/popping sound with 6-8 elements in 2.1-2.4 sec at ~23°C. Sonation/percussion produced by striking the hind tibia against the end of the forewing tips.

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Matley Bog, New Forest, Hampshire, England  50° 51' 43.21" N  01° 31' 36.38" W 14 September 2019

Calling song from a male Large Marsh Grasshopper (Stethophyma grossum) on Bog Myrtle in quaking bog.

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