Wednesday, 15 February 2012
Oak Bush-cricket
Scientific Name:
Meconema thallasiniuim
Length:
15mm Description
The Oak Bush-cricket has a slender green body, with narrow and slightly upcurved ovipositor to the female. On both sexes. the legs are long and spindly.
This cricket is most active during the night, when it is attracted to lights
Distribution
The Oak Bush-cricket is relatively common , but only in parts of South and Central England, and Wales.
Habitat
The Oak Bush-cricket has a preference for woodland and garden habitats.