Omocestus haemorrhoidalis is a species belonging to the family Acrididae subfamily Gomphocerinae. It is found across Europe. It inhabits low-vegetation, sandy to stony ground areas, also adjacent to grasslands
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Orange-tipped 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
- Myrmeleotettix maculatus
- Stenobothrus festivus
- Omocestus petraeus
- Chorthippus saulcyi
- Chorthippus eisentrauti
- Omocestus raymondi
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Orthoptera
- Family
- Acrididae
- Genus
- Omocestus
- Species
- Omocestus haemorrhoidalis
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