Grasshopper nymph

alandy · #1 (**permalink**) 24-05-2011, 08:32 AM

Looks like a Lesser Marsh Grasshopper Nymph, but was found high in a hill away from any marshy area.
Could it be anything else?

GuyF · #2 (**permalink**) 24-05-2011, 08:48 AM

Hi Alandy,
Whereabouts in the country was this shot taken? And in what sort of habitat was it found? My first instinct is that this is a Woodland Grasshopper, but these nymphs can be very tricky!
Guy

alandy · #3 (**permalink**) 24-05-2011, 05:15 PM

Photo was taken at Otley Chevin in West Yorkshire. Otley Chevin is a fairly high area covered in varios habitats. Picture was taken on north slope, covered in Biberry. (I was actualy looking for the Green Hairstreak Butterfly)
Cold day, 5th June.

GuyF · #4 (**permalink**) 24-05-2011, 05:46 PM

I think that would probably rule out Woodland Grasshopper then. I'm not certain but I'll go for a Field Grasshopper nymph instead, the appearance of the keels does change a bit as they mature.
Guy