Pezotettix giornae
Small Knarrschrecke ( Pezotettix giornae )
The Small Knarrschrecke ( Pezotettix giornae ) is a grasshopper from the family of grasshoppers ( Acrididae ).
Features
Females reach a body length of 13-17 mm, males 11 to 14 millimeters. So that the manner is among the smallest representatives of the grasshoppers. The wings are only stub -shaped and short, which can lead to confusion with nymphs. The spectrum of ranges in color from gray-brown to red-brown. It also marked piebald are possible. Can be found on the side lobes of the neck plate on each side of a dark longitudinal binding.
Occurrence and life
The area of the Little Knarrschrecke embrace the entire Mediterranean. It is to be found especially in low bushes along roadsides. The northernmost occurrence can be found in the Valais, Ticino and in South Tyrol. Adult animals appear from August / September. They overwinter and are found to March.