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Top 15 Weirdest Insects and Spiders in the World

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Bush Cricket

Facts

  • Scientific name: Panacanthus cuspidatus
  • Habitat: Central America, South America

Appearance

Watch out, pointy!

These bush crickets have countless spines all over their bodies. These can be very painful for predators! Their mouths are also pretty pointy: they’re so sharp that they can even pierce human skin. But they can’t cause any serious injury.


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Bush Cricket Bush Cricket - Photo: Dr Morley Read/Shutterstock


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