Kōrero: Canterbury region

Alpine grasshopper

Alpine grasshopper

The alpine grasshopper (Brachaspis nivalis) is one of Canterbury’s endangered species. It lives in mountainous country but is preyed on by pests such as stoats, weasels, ferrets and feral cats, as well as birds.

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Natural Sciences Image Library of New Zealand
Reference: IN0467Mrt.tif
Photograph by John Marris, Lincoln University

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John Wilson, 'Canterbury region - Plants, animals and conservation', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, http://www.TeAra.govt.nz/mi/photograph/10310/alpine-grasshopper (accessed 20 April 2024)

He kōrero nā John Wilson, reviewed & revised 6 Jul 2015