Over all length 13 – 22mm. This is a medium sized though robust species, that has short and long-winged forms, and can be dark, brownish or green. The most obvious identification mark is the bright yellow or green line that goes around three sides of the pronotum (the plate covering the equivalent of its neck and shoulders). The females can be identified by their long, curved ovipositors.
Habitat
Normally found in rank vegetation of grasses and brambles. Often seen basking on bramble leaves. Can crop up in any of the grassy areas of the site.
Status and Distribution
Nationally concentrated into the south-eastern corner of the British Isles, but is spreading northwards and westwards. First recorded at the lagoons in 2009 and now a commonly seen insect.
Best Time to See
May to October
Gallery
Roesel's Bush-cricket - male - September 2nd 2012
Roesel's Bush-cricket - male - August 12th 2012
Roesel's Bush-cricket - male - August 19th 2012
Roesel's Bush-cricket - male - long-winged form, diluta - basking - September 19th 2015
Roesel's Bush-cricket - male - long-winged form, diluta - basking - August 2nd 2020
Roesel's Bush-cricket - male - long-winged form, diluta - September 19th 2015
Roesel's Bush-cricket - female - October 7th 2014
Roesel's Bush-cricket - female - green form - August 27th 2017
Roesel's Bush-cricket - female - green form - July 11th 2020
Roesel's Bush-cricket - female with spermatophylax - July 30th 2017
Roesel's Bush-cricket - pair - August 6th 2017
Roesel's Bush-cricket - first instar nymph - May 23rd 2016
Roesel's Bush-cricket - early instar male nymph - May 23rd 2016
Roesel's Bush-cricket - male - middle instar nymph - June 14th 2015
Roesel's Bush-cricket - male - late instar nymph - July 6th 2014
Roesel's Bush-cricket - male - late instar nymph - July 6th 2014
All photography taken at the Netherfield Lagoons, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire.
