John In Ireland
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Grasshoppers - Portugal (1 Viewer)
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black52bird
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I think you're right about the second one, John.
It's Oedipoda caerulescens. Lovely to watch.
I've just seen lots of them in Greece, and they're frequent
throughout southern Europe.
The first one is an amazing insect, really beautiful.....
it's really frustrating that there doesn't seem to be a good
guide to the insects of southern Europe - I have loads of
photos of unidentified grasshoppers.
Best
David
John In Ireland
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Thank you for that David. I totally agree. However I have since had an identification on the first one as a male Heteracris littoralis. Mediterranean Splendid Grasshopper.
Steve Babbs
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This is the best there is
https://www.amazon.fr/sauterelles-grillons-criquets-dEurope-occidentale/dp/2603015648
https://www.amazon.fr/sauterelles-grillons-criquets-dEurope-occidentale/dp/2603015648
black52bird
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Thanks very much for that information Steve
That looks really well worth getting.
Best
David
John In Ireland
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Yes thanks Steve .... I wonder if there is an version in English???
Steve Babbs
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Sadly there is no English version. It is well worth getting though, even - if like me - your French isn't up to the text. I wish there was a guide to eastern Europe.
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