Chorthippus mollis is a species belonging to the family Acrididae, subfamily Gomphocerinae. It is found across much of Europe. The species prefers dry-warm locations with sandy ground and open soil, also roadsides, clearcuts and fallow land.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Lesser Grasshopper 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
- Chorthippus biguttulus
- Chorthippus eisentrauti
- Chorthippus brunneus
- Chorthippus maritimus
- Chorthippus jacobsi
- Chorthippus vagans
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Orthoptera
- Family
- Acrididae
- Genus
- Chorthippus
- Species
- Chorthippus mollis
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