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Many insects belonging to the order the Orthoptera can be readily identified
by their large back legs which enable them to hop or jump.Locusts are…
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Australia’s aquatic animal disease surveillance and reporting system comprises components to:require domestic reporting of diseases, including those on Australia’s National List of Reportable Diseases…
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7 August 2015Note: this Biosecurity Advice notice replaces the previous version dated 20 July 2015 and has been reissued due to an error within the text. The Biosecurity Bill 2014 and supporting…
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What are Practice Statements?
Practice Statements are nationally approved directions to staff across a range of legislation and standards administered by the Department. They set out the principles we operate by and the powers and obligations of both staff and clients.
Along with Chief…
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3 March 2009
Biosecurity Australia Advice 2009/03
This Biosecurity Australia Advice informs stakeholders that Australia’s Director of Animal and Plant Quarantine has determined a quarantine policy for the importation of bananas from the Philippines. Importation of bananas may be permitted…
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Short winged morph of an adult Wingless grasshopper
Long winged morph of an adult Wingless grasshopper
Note: Wingless grasshopper is not described in the "Field Guide to the Locusts…
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Adult description 6 of 15
Size: Females 25 to 35 mm, males 20 to 30 mm
Adult Description: Colour is usually brown but can have green patches. In profile the…
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Adult description 5 of 15
Size: Females 20 to 35 mm, males 10 to 25 mm
Adult Description: There are 9 named species in this genus, most sharing their range…
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Comparison of spur-throated locust and giant or hedge grasshopper adults
Spur-throated locust -
Austracris guttulosa
Giant or Hedge grasshopper
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Comparison of spur-throated locust and
Bermius brachycetus nymphs
Spur-throated locust -
Austracris guttulosa
Bermius brachycetus…
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