Lesser Marsh Grasshopper

Chorthippus albomarginatus

Description

Over all length 13 - 23mm. Has side keels to pronotum almost parallel. Both sexes have well developed wings. The colour varies from light brown to green to pink.

Habitat

Is generally found in rank vegetation, particularly long grasses.

Status and distribution

This species has recently expanded its range from the south east to now cover most of southern Britain. It is the commonest orthopteran found on the reserve.

Best time to see

July to October.

  • Lesser Marsh Grasshopper - July 22nd 2011

  • Lesser Marsh Grasshopper - August 25th 2014

  • Lesser Marsh Grasshopper - August 3rd 2015

  • Lesser Marsh Grasshopper - September 4th 2012

  • Lesser Marsh Grasshopper - August 19th 2012

  • Lesser Marsh Grasshopper - August 19th 2012

  • Lesser Marsh Grasshopper - July 24th 2011

  • Lesser Marsh Grasshopper - August 24th 2021

  • Lesser Marsh Grasshopper - July 25th 2021

  • Lesser Marsh Grasshopper - August 19th 2012

  • Lesser Marsh Grasshopper - July 14th 2019

  • Lesser Marsh Grasshopper - August 19th 2012

  • Lesser Marsh Grasshopper - nymph - June 21st 2022