IDENTITY RECORD

Green leek grasshopper

SCIENTIFIC NAME

Mecostethus parapleurus parapleurus

DescrIption

Measuring between 17 and 28 mm long, I am typically light green-yellow in color. My most distinguishing feature is the thick black streak running from my eye and down the sides of my thorax to my wings.

Behavior

Diet

A herbivore, I eat mostly grass.

Reproduction

I lay about 15 eggs in wet soil.

Did you know ?

I am one of the few crickets to beat its wings when I jump to escape

Where and when can you find me in the reserve ?

Habitat

I live in wet meadows, tall vegetation around ponds, and reed beds along rivers and streams.

When to spot me

I can be seen between July and October at the adult stage.

Conservation status

• Red list of endangered Orthoptera in Alsace: Near Threatened (NT).