The Iberian straw grasshopper refers to species like Euchorthippus chopardi and Truxalis nasuta, known for their straw-like camouflage in dry Iberian grasslands, featuring herbivorous diets, cryptic behavior, and notable for being slant-faced grasshoppers that are harmless and often spotted near Mediterranean coasts, with Truxalis nasuta being large and camouflaged by color and shape in dry vegetation.
Key Facts
Scientific Names: Common examples are Euchorthippus chopardi (Iberian straw grasshopper) and Truxalis nasuta (nosey cone-headed grasshopper).
Appearance: They are typically straw-colored, sometimes with reddish or green tinges, blending perfectly with dry, grassy environments.
Habitat: Found in the drier parts of the Iberian Peninsula, particularly near the Mediterranean, in dried grasslands with scrub.
Diet: Herbivorous, feeding on vegetation, especially grasses.
Behavior: They use their body shape and camouflage for concealment, making them hard to spot.
Classification: They belong to the family Acrididae (slant-faced grasshoppers).
Conservation: Euchorthippus chopardi is listed as "Least Concern" (LC) by the IUCN, indicating no immediate threat.
