description Mountain Grasshopper (Podisma pedestris) Overview
Podisma pedestris, commonly known as the mountain grasshopper, is a flightless insect belonging to the family Acrididae. Originally described by Carl Linnaeus in 1758, the species is characterized by its highly reduced, vestigial wings. It primarily inhabits alpine and subalpine environments, populating mountain slopes and dry grasslands across Europe and extending eastward into temperate Asia. The insect relies entirely on its strong hind legs for locomotion to navigate its rugged terrain.
help Mountain Grasshopper (Podisma pedestris) FAQ
Why is Podisma pedestris called the mountain grasshopper?
It is associated with alpine and subalpine habitats, where it lives in cool mountainous grassland. The species is also known as the mountain grasshopper.
Can the mountain grasshopper fly?
No, Podisma pedestris is flightless because its wings are highly reduced and vestigial. It moves by jumping and walking across mountain vegetation.
Who named Podisma pedestris?
Carl Linnaeus originally described the species in 1758. It belongs to the grasshopper family Acrididae.
Where would someone look for Podisma pedestris?
Look in alpine and subalpine environments rather than lowland lawns or fields. Its habitat is typically open mountain vegetation with grasses and other low plants.
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