2-10-2024 MONTE CORONA, VALENCIA - IBERIAN STRAW GRASSHOPPER (Euchorthippus chopardi)

Euchorthippus chopardi, the Iberian straw grasshopper, is a species of slant-faced grasshopper in the family Acrididae. It is found in Europe.

The IUCN conservation status of Euchorthippus chopardi is "LC", least concern, with no immediate threat to the species' survival. The IUCN status was assessed in 2015.

21-9-2023 MONTE CORONA, VALENCIA - IBERIAN STRAW GRASSHOPPER (Euchorthippus chopardi)

Euchorthippus chopardi, the Iberian straw grasshopper, is a species of slant-faced grasshopper in the family Acrididae. It is found in Europe.

The IUCN conservation status of Euchorthippus chopardi is "LC", least concern, with no immediate threat to the species' survival. The IUCN status was assessed in 2015.

19-10-2019 MONTE CORONA, VALENCIA - IBERIAN STRAW GRASSHOPPER (Euchorthippus chopardi)

Euchorthippus chopardi, the Iberian straw grasshopper, is a species of slant-faced grasshopper in the family Acrididae. It is found in Europe.

The IUCN conservation status of Euchorthippus chopardi is "LC", least concern, with no immediate threat to the species' survival. The IUCN status was assessed in 2015.

22-9-2019 MONTE CORONA, VALENCIA - IBERIAN STRAW GRASSHOPPER (Euchorthippus chopardi)

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. 

8-9-2014 MONTE CORONA, VALENCIA - IBERIAN STRAW GRASSHOPPER (Euchorthippus chopardi)

                        

Euchorthippus chopardi, the Iberian straw grasshopper, is a species of slant-faced grasshopper in the family Acrididae. It is found in Europe.

The IUCN conservation status of Euchorthippus chopardi is "LC", least concern, with no immediate threat to the species' survival. The IUCN status was assessed in 2015.

The Iberian straw grasshopper is a species of grasshopper, scientifically named Euchorthippus chopardi, found in Europe. It belongs to the family Acrididae, the same family as other grasshoppers. It is not under any immediate threat, with a conservation status of "Least Concern".

 

Scientific Classification: 

Kingdom: Animalia

Phylum: Arthropoda

Class: Insecta

Order: Orthoptera

Suborder: Caelifera

Family: Acrididae

Genus: Euchorthippus

Species: E. chopardi

Key Characteristics: 

It is a species of slant-faced grasshopper.

It is found in Europe.

It has a conservation status of "Least Concern".