Common Green Grasshopper
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Common Green Grasshopper

Omocestus viridulus

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Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Omocestus_viridulus

Overview

Omocestus viridulus, known in the British Isles as the common green grasshopper, is a Palearctic species of grasshopper in the subfamily Gomphocerinae.

The Common Green Grasshopper faces significant pressure from habitat loss due to agricultural intensification and urban development, which fragments and degrades the grassland ecosystems it depends upon. Climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns and temperature regimes that affect grass growth cycles and reproductive timing. Conservation status may vary by region or assessment authority, but declining populations reflect the cumulative impact of these anthropogenic pressures.

Threat summary

Habitat

Inhabits natural and semi-natural grasslands, meadows, heathlands, and moorlands, typically in areas with medium to tall grass vegetation. Shows preference for damp grasslands and can be found from sea level to montane elevations up to 2000m.

TERRESTRIAL· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Common Green Grasshopper classified as Vulnerable?
Common Green Grasshopper is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue. The Common Green Grasshopper faces significant pressure from habitat loss due to agricultural intensification and urban development, which fragments and degrades the grassland ecosystems it depends upon. Climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns and temperature regimes that affect grass growth cycles and reproductive timing. Conservation status may vary by region or assessment authority, but declining populations reflect the cumulative impact of these anthropogenic pressures.
Where does Common Green Grasshopper live?
Common Green Grasshopper occurs in Åland Islands, Albania, Algeria, Andorra, Austria, and Belarus (plus 37 other countries). Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Common Green Grasshopper?
The main threats to Common Green Grasshopper are ai-1, ai-2, ai-3, and ai-4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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