Common field grasshopper — size comparison

The common field grasshopper inhabits dry grassland including towns. Herbivorous, it travels by jumps and adults have developed wings. Males produce short sound

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Length

od przodu głowy do końca odwłoka · bez czułków, nóg i wystających skrzydełScale for the stated dimensions · each animal is labelled

Common field grasshopper

Chorthippus brunneus

15,5 mmAdult male
Body length

od przodu głowy do końca odwłoka · bez czułków, nóg i wystających skrzydełMeasurement: side

The stated dimensions share a scale without a common ground line. Bank card · long edge 8.56 cm
Measurement comparisonScale in cm
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Common field grasshopperBody length15.5 mm
Bank cardLong edge of the card8.56 cm

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Bank card · long edge 8.56 cm
Common field grasshopper — size comparison — facts and sources

The common field grasshopper inhabits dry grassland including towns. Herbivorous, it travels by jumps and adults have developed wings.

Males produce short sound series useful for separating similar species. Young grow through successive moults. Warm sites and suitable vegetation structure support development.

Measurement sources