Bow-winged Grasshopper

Habitat: Common in dry grassy vegetation on roadsides, grasslands, heathland and other neglected areas such as building sites and rubbish dumps. The Bow-winged Grasshopper seems to prefer dykes and other slopes.

Appearance: The bow-winged grasshopper is widespread and usually very common in the area between the Pyrenees and the Arctic Circle. The species occurs as far as Greece and the Urals. In the Netherlands, it is found everywhere on higher sandy soils. In Belgium, it is spread throughout the country.

Activity: From late June to November.

Characteristics: Length ♂︎ 13 – 16 mm, length ♀︎ 16 – 23 mm.

Food: Eats various types of grasses. Herbs are not part of its diet.