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Blue-winged Grasshopper

Oedipoda caerulescens

The Blue-winged Grasshopper is a colorful insect with bright blue wings. It loves to hop around grassy fields and is fun to watch as it jumps from place to place.

Habitat: Grasslands

Appearance

The Blue-winged Grasshopper has a highly variable body color, ranging from grey to brown or red, allowing it to perfectly camouflage. Its most striking feature is the bright blue hindwings, visible only in flight, which are edged with a broad black band.

KingdomAnimaliaPhylumArthropodaClassInsectaOrderOrthopteraFamilyAcrididaeGenusOedipoda
Blue-winged Grasshopper
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Blue-winged Grasshopper

Category

Insects

Rarity

Common

Danger

1/5 · Very low

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Interesting facts

Its two big compound eyes can see almost all around them at once!

They have super strong jaws for munching tough plants!

When it gets cold, their eggs wait safely underground until spring.

Wow, their ears are actually on their tummy, right behind their legs!

Special abilities

Ability

Master of Disguise

The Blue-winged Grasshopper can change its body color to perfectly match its stony or sandy habitat, helping it hide from hungry predators.

Ability

Sudden Blue Flash

When threatened, it flashes its bright blue hindwings to startle predators, giving it a precious second to escape by jumping away.

Ability

Spring-Loaded Escape

This grasshopper has powerful hind legs that allow it to jump incredible distances quickly, making a speedy getaway from danger.

Measurements & details

Wingspan
30-60 mm
Size
15-38 mm
Lifespan
30-90 days
Flight Speed
15 km/h
Leg Count
6

Diet & Feeding

This grasshopper is a plant-eater, munching on various grasses and small green plants.

Primary Foods

  • Grasses
  • fescue
  • ryegrass
  • clover
  • other herbaceous plants

Foraging Method

  • Foraging

Ecological connections

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Safety

Danger

1/5 · Very low

Grasshoppers are harmless, but it's best to watch them from a distance and not touch them.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Blue-winged Grasshopper's wingspan?

30-60 mm

How big is Blue-winged Grasshopper?

15-38 mm

How long does Blue-winged Grasshopper live?

30-90 days

How fast can Blue-winged Grasshopper fly?

15 km/h

What does Blue-winged Grasshopper eat?

This grasshopper is a plant-eater, munching on various grasses and small green plants.

Where is Blue-winged Grasshopper usually found?

Grasslands

How does Blue-winged Grasshopper hunt?

Foraging

How many legs does Blue-winged Grasshopper have?

6

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