The Common Cylindric Grasshopper (Tropidopola cylindrica) is known for its elongated, cylindrical body, found in damp habitats like reeds in Africa, Asia, and the Middle East, often near water in semi-desert areas. They're usually light brown, rest motionless on plants, and flee by flying rather than jumping, with adults hibernating through cooler months.
Key Characteristics & Habitat
Appearance: Slender, elongated, cylindrical body, typically light brown.
Habitat: Damp meadows, reed beds, and vegetation around water in desert/semi-desert regions.
Location: Africa, Asia (Middle East, Asia Minor, Cyprus).
Size: Adults can reach about 20mm, with slight variations between sexes.
Behavior
Camouflage: Stays motionless, stretched out on grass or reeds, blending in.
Movement: Avoids danger by moving to the other side of the plant or with a flying jump, not typical large leaps.
Life Cycle: Adults hibernate from late summer/autumn through spring/early summer; larvae develop in summer.
Classification
Order: Orthoptera (Grasshoppers, Crickets, Locusts).
Family: Acrididae (Short-horned Grasshoppers).
Genus: Tropidopola.
