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Picture of the day

A female Common Macrotona (Macrotona australis) laying eggs. This species of grasshopper is found throughout southern and eastern Australia in heath habitats, usually in conjunction with spinifex grass. It ranges from 1.7 to 3 cm (0.7 to 1.2 in) in length and is usually red or grey in colour, with bronze colouring behind the hind legs.Photo: Noodle snacks