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Raymond’s Grasshopper (Omocestus raymondi) is a small-to-medium sized slant-faced grasshopper found in hot, dry, sparsely vegetated rocky habitats, garrigues, and open woodlands across Southern Europe and North Africa. Active from late May to November, these insects are characterized by their Gomphocerinae subfamily traits.
Key Facts about Raymond's Grasshopper (Omocestus raymondi):
Habitat: Prefers dry, rocky, and sunny areas, including, phrygana, sparse Mediterranean woodland, and rocky slopes.
Distribution: Found in Southern Europe (including S-France) and North Africa.
Appearance: A slant-faced grasshopper with relatively large, bulging eyes, particularly in males. The head can be blackish, or pale with darker bands.
Diet: As with many Acrididae, they are primarily herbivores, utilizing their strong jaws for feeding on vegetation.
Activity Period: Adults are present from late May to November.
Classification: Belonging to the family Acrididae (short-horned grasshoppers) and subfamily Gomphocerinae.
