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Mecostethus parapleurus

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description Mecostethus parapleurus Overview

Mecostethus parapleurus, known as the leek grasshopper, is a species of short-horned grasshopper in the family Acrididae. It is distributed across parts of the Palearctic and is associated with warm, humid grasslands, meadows, reed beds, and other areas of tall vegetation. Adults are generally green or olive, with long wings and a dark band behind the eyes.

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Why is Mecostethus parapleurus called the leek grasshopper?

Leek grasshopper is its common English name, while Mecostethus parapleurus is the scientific name. Despite the vegetable-sounding name, it is a grasshopper in the family Acrididae, not a leek disease.

Where should I look for a leek grasshopper?

Search warm, humid grassland with tall vegetation, including damp meadows, reed beds, and lake or stream margins. It is a Palearctic species and can occur from lowlands into mountain areas, although local populations may be scattered.

How can I identify a leek grasshopper in the field?

Adults are commonly light green or olive green, with a dark band behind the eyes and long wings reaching the hind knee. Reported adult sizes are about 17-21 mm for males and 25-28 mm for females ([species guide](https://orthoptera.hu/en/fajok/mecostethus-parapleurus/)).

Does the leek grasshopper sing?

Males are reported to have no calling song, so sound is less useful than color, wing length, and habitat. Adults are typically seen from July to September in central European records ([species guide](https://orthoptera.hu/en/fajok/mecostethus-parapleurus/)).

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