Platycleis affinis is an insect species belonging to the subfamily Tettigoniinae of family Tettigoniidae. It is found in Southern Europe. Research led by Karim Vahed found that the testes of this bush cricket account for 14% of its total body weight.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Tuberous Bush-cricket 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.
Easily confused with
- Platycleis sabulosa
- Platycleis intermedia
- Platycleis grisea
- Platycleis albopunctata
- Decticus albifrons
- Tessellana tessellata
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Orthoptera
- Family
- Tettigoniidae
- Genus
- Platycleis
- Species
- Platycleis affinis
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