Sigaus nitidus is a species of short-horned grasshopper in the family Acrididae, endemic to New Zealand. This alpine grasshopper species is flightless and silent.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Sigaus nitidus being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
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Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Orthoptera
- Family
- Acrididae
- Genus
- Sigaus
- Species
- Sigaus nitidus
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