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wood louse? - Cyphoderris monstrosa -

Whistler, British Columbia, Canada
August 13, 2006
Size: body = 2.5 cm (1")

Found in torpor outside house on fireplace vent screen. Closest similar image I could find was Eurycotis floridiana.

Contributed by Bob Brett on 15 August, 2006 - 11:56am
Last updated 21 May, 2010 - 12:36am

Moved

Moved from Cyphoderris.

… David J. Ferguson, 12 October, 2009 - 12:44am

Very cool!

You found a most interesting insect called a 'humpwinged grig.' They are most closely related to katydids and crickets, but are in a family all to themselves (Prophalangopsidae). The genus is Cyphoderris. Looks like this is a nymph, not sure which gender. They get a little larger than this. Nice find:-)

… Eric R. Eaton, 15 August, 2006 - 1:58pm

hump-winged grig

Thanks for the quick ID. I just stumbled across this website -- what a fantastic idea! I'm new to insects and this provides a great educational service. Now I'm off to learn more about hump-winged grigs (never even heard of them before...). Bob.

… Bob Brett, 15 August, 2006 - 2:10pm

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