OK - it's not a butterfly but does anyone know what it is?

Stu · Post by **Stu** » Sun Jul 16, 2006 11:04 am

Hi,

I photographed this monster in Southern Spain recently. Does anyone out there have any idea what it is? - it was approx 4 inches long.

Would be very grateful of your assistance as I am currently carrying it on my website http://www.stuartelsom.co.uk as a 'bush-cricket sp'.

Many Thanks

Stuart

Martin · Post by **Martin** » Sun Jul 16, 2006 12:42 pm

Stu,
Iv'e lived here for almost 2 years now and not seen one of those...

Nearest I've seen is this, also about quite big.

Martin.

Stu · Post by **Stu** » Sun Jul 16, 2006 2:57 pm

I think your picture is of Saga pedo. Europe's largest insect.

Stuart

eccles · Post by **eccles** » Thu Jul 20, 2006 9:23 am

and it's a female, hence the long ovipositor.