Saddle-backed bush cricket, these + 2.5 cm large grasshoppers are found in all of Europe except the British Isles.
Saddle-backed bush cricket (Ephippiger ephippiger). These + 2.5 cm large grasshoppers are found in all of Europe except the British Isles. They belong in southwestern Europe and are spotted often in France, among other places, south of the Seine River.
This grasshopper is found in dry, arid regions.
The Saddle-backed bush cricket is active from August to October. These grasshoppers are predators, eating mainly bugs and sometimes plant parts.
Where to find
- Europe except the British Isles.
Control
Control does not apply; the Saddle-backed bush cricket is a beneficial insect. This grasshopper lives on bugs, especially those found in plants.
Prevention
Does not apply.
