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Gastrimargus marmoratus is a large band-winged grasshopper with a high, helmet-like crest on its back and yellow hind wings crossed by a black band. It lives in East and Southeast Asia, with records from southern Africa too, and isn't found in the United States.

Appearance

Appearance
Males are about 1½–1¾ in (40–45 mm) long and females about 2¼–2⅜ in (55–60 mm). Body green or brown. The top of the thorax is strongly raised into a crest, and the hind wings are yellow near the base with a black band.

Where it lives

Typical habitats
  • Grasslands
  • Riverbanks
  • Woodland edges
Range
Found in East Asia (including Japan, Korea, Taiwan, and China) and tropical South and Southeast Asia, with records from southern Africa as well. It does not occur in the US.
Preferred conditions
Prefers open, stable grassland such as riverbanks and grassy meadows.

Behavior

Activity
Makes a loud whirring sound when it flies.
Overwintering
Females lay eggs in the soil in fall; the eggs survive the winter.

Connected species

Close relatives
  • Yellow-winged locustGastrimargus musicus

    Its Australian cousin in the same genus; it also flashes yellow hind wings and makes a loud crackling sound in flight, but it's somewhat smaller.

Conservation

IUCN Red List
NENot EvaluatedNot yet assessed

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