Phaulacridium marginale is a small species of short-horned grasshopper in the family Acrididae. It is endemic to New Zealand where it is found in low elevation open habitat throughout North Island, South Island, Stewart Island and on many smaller islands.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of New Zealand Grasshopper 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
- Sigaus campestris
- Sigaus australis
- Phaulacridium vittatum
- Tasmaniacris tasmaniensis
- Oedaleonotus phryneicus
- Sigaus piliferus
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Orthoptera
- Family
- Acrididae
- Genus
- Phaulacridium
- Species
- Phaulacridium marginale
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