Bark-mimicking Grasshopper (Coryphistes ruricola)

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kennedyh Churchill, Victoria, Australia(Zone 10a) Feb 23, 2008

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angele Feb 23, 2008

LOL LOL!!! I thought it was able to change to match the bark of a tree but when I looked it up I found this "Bark mimicking grasshopper, Coryphistes ruricola, so named because of its ability to mimic the bark of the Mexican Chihuahua"
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Acrididae
Wonderful!

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kennedyh Churchill, Victoria, Australia(Zone 10a) Feb 23, 2008

I love that. Someone's got a sense of humour! Since it is an Australian grasshopper, it is not going to hear many Mexican Chihuahuas, LOL

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angele Feb 23, 2008

:-))) I didn't even realize it was in Australia! I can't help but think someone is pulling my leg.

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angele Feb 23, 2008

Do you have the equivalent of the "Brooklyn Bridge for sale" in Australia?

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kennedyh Churchill, Victoria, Australia(Zone 10a) Feb 23, 2008

I don't know tell me more!

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angele Feb 23, 2008

It is a saying for people who will believe anything. In the USA after telling an incredible story we will say "and if you believe that I've got a bridge to sell you."
http://www.nytimes.com/2005/11/27/nyregion/thecity/27brid.html

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