Posted by eguzki on 19-10-2006 23:40
#1
This specimen was found in a meadow. It was always jumping when I tried to approach it.:) I have only one photo from it, and I guess it might be a
Chorthippus sp. Can anyone give me some indications about the family and by chance the genera?
Posted by Tony Irwin on 21-10-2006 08:22
#2
This is difficult to identify, as it is a final instar nymph, rather than an adult. (In an adult grasshopper, the anterior edge of the wings, with the stronger veins, is lowermost.) From the thoracic pattern I would say it is a
Chortippus, but I wouldn't like to say which species. :) There are various on-line Orthoptera sites where you could post the image and you may get a more expert opinion.
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