Bug FAQMeadow Grasshopper
Pseudochorthippus parallelus · Order: Orthoptera · Family: Acrididae
They live in moist, non-arid grasslands across Europe from the Atlantic coast to the Urals, preferring river valleys and high altitudes up to 2000 m.
Source: Wikipedia
How to recognize it
Their colour varies to green is most common, but brownish, purple-red and pink forms exist. They are identified by nearly parallel bars on the back of the neck (pronotal side-keels).
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Where it lives
Found in well-vegetated, non-arid grasslands throughout Europe and parts of Asia. Prefers moist vegetation, often in river valleys and up to 2000 m altitude in southern regions, avoiding dry areas.
Source: Wikipedia
Where it comes from
Its range extends from the Atlantic coast and the British Isles east to the Urals.
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Where it is found in the US
Recorded in 3 of 51 states and DC. Most records: Ohio, New York, Pennsylvania.
Darker = more records. Counts are museum and citizen-science records, not population size.
Source: GBIF
Months it is reported in the US
Source: GBIF
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Same family (Acrididae)
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Carolina GrasshopperDissosteira carolinaDamages trees, gardens or crops
Common Field GrasshopperChorthippus brunneus
Egyptian Bird GrasshopperAnacridium aegyptium
Gray Bird GrasshopperSchistocerca nitensDamages trees, gardens or cropsSources
- Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pseudochorthippus_parallelus
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