Insect · GBIF taxon 1708459
Common Field Grasshopper
Chorthippus brunneusAlso known as Field Grasshopper
Common field grasshoppers showcase remarkable color variation, ranging from earthy browns and grays to vibrant green, pink, or purple accents. Males create short, rapid stridulations by rubbing their toothy hind femora against forewing veins, generating a characteristic snapping song on sunny summer days. Active from early summer until late autumn, females lay eggs in dry soil where they overwinter until spring warmth prompts hatching.
GrasslandSound ProducerVariable Color
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Least ConcernConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXLeast ConcernRed List categories, explained →
Diet & prey
- Grasses
- Herbs
- Mosses
Predators
- Birds
- Spiders
- Rodents
ThreatsHabitat loss through agricultural intensification and heavy pesticide use
HabitatsGrasslands, dry meadows, roadside verges, heathland, urban gardens
Life span1 year
Size / weightNot available
Classification
- FamilyAcrididae
- SpeciesChorthippus brunneus
Range data is not available yet.
Interaction riskLow
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- Why interaction risk is low
- Safe to observe at a normal distance.
Responsible observation
- Listen for Songs: Locate males by listening for short, energetic chirps lasting less than half a second.
- Approach Slowly: Walk carefully through dry grass to avoid scaring them before they leap away.
- Observe Coloration: Look closely at individuals to spot remarkable variation from dark brown to bright green or pink.
Predator "European Mantis - Mantis religiosa" by Björn S... is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0. To view a copy of this license, visit https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/. · cc-by-sa
Close Relative Fritz Geller-Grimm / CC BY-SA 3.0 · cc-by-sa
Close Relative (c) Иван Пристрем, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Иван Пристрем · cc-by
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