Orthoptera: Acrididae

Valanga irregularis  

Australian Giant Grasshopper (Valanga irregularis)
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© Kay Parkin 2013
Christmas Island, AUS (Feb, 2013)

This is possibly a fourth (and final) instar of the Australian Giant Grasshopper.

After its next moult, it may have fully developed wings and be an adult.

Australian Giant Grasshopper (Valanga irregularis)

Adult Australian Giant Grasshopper

Australian Giant Grasshopper (Valanga irregularis)

Possible Fourth Instar