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UK Grasshoppers (ID) (1 Viewer)

Eos9

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I would appreciate any feedback concerning the correct ID of the Grasshoppers in the attached photographs which were all taken in the UK.


Many Thanks
 

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#1 Field Grasshopper Chorthippus brunneus .
#2 ? Common Green Grasshopper Omocestus viridulus
#3 Mottled Grasshopper Myrmeleotetrix maculatus

Chris
 
Agree with Chris on 1 but disagree on the other 2. I would say 3 is also Field Grasshopper + 2 a male Meadow Grasshopper.
 
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