A common large Grasshopper, the Yellow-wings. They are highly mobile and males call whilst in flight.

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A common large Grasshopper, the Yellow-wings. They are highly mobile and males call whilst in flight. They have been observed flashing their colourful hind wings if a wasp approaches them

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Size: 6200px × 4138px
Location: Ruaha National Park, Tanzania
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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