Pholidoptera littoralis - Littoral Dark Bush-cricket (Fieber, 1853)
Description: Relatively large species (♂ 19-23 mm, ♀ 21-27 mm), brown, grey or green, but the upperside is always brown. On the side flaps of the pronotum there is a dark patch and a wide light margin along the lower and posterior edges. The ovipositor is 22-28 mm, straight. Similar species:other Pholidoptera species. Adults: from June to August Song: The song is 2-4 seconds long and consists of 30-60 syllables. The first syllables are increasing in volume. Its song is similar to that of T. cantans .
Source: Kees Kuiper, observation.org, field recording Habitat: In humid habitats, riparian forests with dense vegetation. Distribution: Only one population is known in Hungary at Mályvád (county Békés). There are older records from Budapest as well, but most probably gone extinct there. Note: Protected species in Hungary.
Pholidoptera littoralis, male (Author: Josee van Oers, source: observation.org, CC BY NC)
Pholidoptera littoralis, female (Author: Josee van Oers, source: observation.org, CC BY NC)