Study of my kneecap (not really :D)

[John]

I was gardening on Sunday and at one point sat down on the door step to have a cup of coffee and a sandwich. Whilst sitting there this little critter landed on my kneecap and stayed on it until I eventually had to move (after about twenty minutes.)

Thankfully my compact camera was nearby allowing me a chance of some photos. Any ideas on what it is please?


John

[nutmeg]

I think it's a field grasshopper, Chorthippus brunneus. Nice to get such a prolonged and close-up look at one !

[John]

Thanks Nutmeg.

Does anyone else agree?

John

[Hedge Witch]

Hairy thorax with a costal bulge = Chorthippus brunneus. I'm agreeing at the moment!

Mind you, I misidentified my lesser marsh as a common green, until Guy sorted me out. So I'm no expert yet.

[Dogghound]

Yes I agree, the hairy underside (not your knee ) is a good feature for Identifying this species.

[Hedge Witch]

This is the guide I follow:

http://www.wildaboutbritain.co.uk/fo...sshoppers.html

[Hedge Witch]

Originally Posted by Dogghound

Yes I agree, the hairy underside (not your knee ) is a good feature for Identifying this species.

Tee hee

[John]

Thanks guys

Field Grasshopper it is then.

I've looked at Guy's photos and they are real stunners. Thanks for the link Hedge Witch

John

[Wild-Woman]

You must be 'knee high to a grasshopper' John. He He

[Hedge Witch]

Wild-woman - you just had me laughing out loud!