Several Grasshoppers for ID, UK

[htcdude]

OK guys sorry for this, I have tried ID-ing them from my Collins Insect Guide but I can't match any up! I have a feeling there are one or two Meadow and Field in there, and what's with the first one, it looks like it has a horn??















Many thanks,

Nige

[Dogghound]

1. Field Gropper (nymph)
2. Meadow Gropper (any other shots of the top of it?)
3. Field Gropper
4. Field Gropper (nymph)
5. Field Gropper
6. Common Green Gropper
7. Common Green Gropper (nymph)

[Deb London]

Originally Posted by htcdude

That's an unusual one. I'd want a picture of the cells on the wing (though I see Dan has answered all in the time I got me book out, LOL).

[htcdude]

Thanks for those Dan, no more shots of #2 I'm afraid, although this was the one I thought was Meadow when viewing it in the field. The nymphs confused me, I don't have them in my book.

Debs, could the one you thought was weird be a 'growing up' one which is why it looks odd?

Nige

[Dogghound]

Stripe winged crossed my mind for 6 but the structure (wing shape) lends itself more towards common green, in my opinion.

[Deb London]

In answer to Nige, nope! LOL

Broad keels, very striped wing.

I've got Evans and Edmondson out and it doesn't exactly fit with any, but I cannot rule out the one with the striped wing.

[Deb London]

Originally Posted by Dogghound

Stripe winged crossed my mind for 6 but the structure (wing shape) lends itself more towards common green, in my opinion.

At least it wasn't a poor suggestion - phew.

[htcdude]

Is this shot any better?



Nige

[Deb London]

Not sure Nige, it's the bit hidden that I'd want to see.

The veins look OK for SW to me, but I'm no expert.

[htcdude]

Heh typical, I'll see if the other guys have any pics, what bits do you need to see??

Nige