Bug Identifier
Common green grasshopper (likely)
Community identification

Common green grasshopper (likely)

Omocestus viridulus

Order & Family
Orthoptera; Acrididae (short-horned grasshoppers)
Size
Adults typically 13–22 mm long, females larger than males.
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Natural Habitat

Grassland, heathland, meadows and rough vegetation throughout much of Britain; adults are active in September, though declining late in the season.

Diet & Feeding

Primarily grasses and other herbaceous plants, feeding by chewing leaves.

Behavior Patterns

Mostly day-active and flight-capable, often basking or jumping when disturbed. Eggs are laid in soil or plant debris; adults generally persist into early autumn.

Risks & Benefits

Harmless to people and not a significant household or crop pest. It contributes to food webs as prey for birds, reptiles and small mammals, although the identification is tentative because the image is a screen photograph and key markings are partly obscured.