description Chorthippus binotatus Overview
Chorthippus binotatus is a species of grasshopper within the family Acrididae, first described by Toussaint de Charpentier in 1825. It is found across the Palaearctic region, including throughout mainland Europe, where it inhabits dry grasslands, heaths, and meadows. The species exhibits variations in coloration, often blending shades of brown, green, and grey. It produces a characteristic acoustic signal during courtship and territorial displays.
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What is Chorthippus binotatus?
Chorthippus binotatus is a grasshopper in the family Acrididae, commonly called the two-marked or scrub-legume grasshopper. Toussaint de Charpentier described the species in 1825.
Where does Chorthippus binotatus live?
The species occurs mainly in southwestern Europe, including France, Spain, and Portugal. It favors warm montane habitats, dry heathlands, rocky areas, and shrub-covered grasslands.
What does Chorthippus binotatus eat?
Unlike many grasshoppers that mainly eat grasses, this species is associated with scrub legumes. In parts of Iberia and France, it feeds on plants such as Ulex, Erinacea, and other members of the legume tribe Genisteae.
How can Chorthippus binotatus be identified?
Adults are variable in size and wing length, but Catalan field descriptions give a body length of roughly 16 to 29 millimeters. The species is also associated with dark markings, reddish hind tibiae, and adults appearing from summer into autumn.
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