Common macrotona

The common macrotona (Macrotona australis) is found in southern and eastern Australia.

Macrotona australis was first described by Francis Walker in 1870. Synonyms include Eumacrotona bella, Eumacrotona simplex, Heteracris australis, Macrotona gracilis, Macrotona lineola.

Size ranges from 1.7 to 3.0 cm (0.67 to 1.18 in). Colour varies from red to grey. Most individuals have a bronze colouring behind the rear legs.

Its presence has been verified across mainland Australia and Tasmania.

It is commonly found with spinifex grass in heath habitats.