Shirakiacris shirakii is a grasshopper of East Asia, recognized by its dark brown back edged on each side with a thin yellow line. It lives in Korea, Japan, China, and Taiwan, and you won't find it in the United States.
Appearance
- Appearance
- About 1–1.6 in (25–41 mm) long to the wing tips, with females clearly larger than males. The body is grayish brown to dark brown with darker spots, the forewings reach past the tip of the abdomen, and the hind shins are red.
Where it lives
- Typical habitats
- Grasslands
- Range
- Native to East Asia, including the Korean Peninsula, Japan, China, and Taiwan. It does not occur in North America.
Conservation
- IUCN Red List
- NENot EvaluatedNot yet assessed
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