Landcare Research - Manaaki Whenua

Landcare-Research -Manaaki Whenua

Field Grasshopper (long antennae)


Order: Orthoptera
Family: Tettigonidae

Size range

  • Medium sized insects, Body length 15–18 mm

Distribution

  • Several native species. Also in Australia

Life History

  • In long grass and shrubs
  • Eat grass
  • Make a high–pitched call