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Strangest bug I've ever seen - Gryllotalpa gryllotalpa
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Strangest bug I've ever seen - Gryllotalpa gryllotalpa
New York, USA
May 30, 2015
Size: 2.5-3 inches

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Strangest bug I've ever seen - Gryllotalpa gryllotalpa Strangest bug I've ever seen - Gryllotalpa gryllotalpa
Contributed by Jessica on 30 May, 2015 - 4:39pm
Last updated 30 May, 2015 - 7:03pm

Wow thanks!
I would have never figured that out. Thanks! Very fascinating creature.
… Jessica, 30 May, 2015 - 10:02pm

Moved
Moved from ID Request.
… metrioptera, 30 May, 2015 - 7:03pm

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