Grasshopper for id please

INHT · #1 (**permalink**) 24-09-2011, 03:46 PM

We saw this grasshopper/cricket in Ireland and thought it looked a little different, browner, than the ones we're familiar with in Britain. Any ideas anyone? Thanks,
Becky

Geoff F · #2 (**permalink**) 24-09-2011, 07:14 PM

It rather looks like another Field Grasshopper variation; but I would like to see some other angles to be certain.

INHT · #3 (**permalink**) 24-09-2011, 07:22 PM

Thanks Geoff. Do these help?

aeshna5 · #4 (**permalink**) 24-09-2011, 07:51 PM

I would agree with Geoff that it's a Field Grasshopper.

Geoff F · #5 (**permalink**) 24-09-2011, 07:53 PM

Ideally I would like a close up side shot which particularly shows a hairy bottom edge to the thorax; or total absence of hairs if it is another species.

However, our grasshopper experts are better qualified to tell from these photos. My knowledge of this family is a little bit limited so I need to carefully check everything before making a tentative identification.