The water-meadow grasshopper (Pseudochorthippus montanus also often known by its synonym Chorthippus montanus) is a species of short-horned grasshopper in the family Acrididae, tribe Gomphocerini. It closely resembles the meadow grasshopper (Pseudochorthippus parallelus), and historically, both were classified under the name Chorthippus longicornis. Occasional hybridization occurs between the two species in the wild. It is found across the Palearctic. In Europe, the northern distribution border passes through northern France, the Benelux countries and northern Scandinavia.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Water-meadow 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.
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Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Orthoptera
- Family
- Acrididae
- Genus
- Pseudochorthippus
- Species
- Pseudochorthippus montanus
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