Mark McCaughrean on Nostr: Now for something confusing (to me, at least). I think these are both late instar ...

Now for something confusing (to me, at least).

I think these are both late instar nymphs of the dark bush cricket (Pholidoptera griseoaptera; 🇩🇪 Gemeine Strauchschrecke).

The first is & likely a male; the second has the nascent ovipositor of a female, but the colour is much lighter than I'd expect.

Thoughts?

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