Calliptamus plebeius

Calliptamus plebeius is a species of short-horned grasshopper in the family Acrididae. It is found in southern Europe and northern Africa.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Calliptamus plebeius being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

• Calliptamus madeirae
• Calliptamus barbarus
• Heteracris annulosa
• Calliptamus abbreviatus
• Acorypha pallidicornis
• Heteracris littoralis

Classification

Kingdom

Animalia

Phylum

Arthropoda

Class

Insecta

Order

Orthoptera

Family

Acrididae

Genus

Calliptamus

Species

Calliptamus plebeius

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