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lesser field grasshopper

Chorthippus mollis

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, and Luxembourg.

🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇱🇺 Luxembourg

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (Animals)
Phylum
Arthropoda (artrópodos)
Class
Insecta (insecto)
Order
Orthoptera (Orthoptera)
Family
Acrididae
Genus
Chorthippus
Species
Chorthippus mollis (lesser field grasshopper)

Names in Other Languages

French criquet des jachères
German Verkannter Grashüpfer

Similar Species in Chorthippus

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Alpine Grasshopper
Chorthippus alticola
Least Concern
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Common Field Grasshopper
Chorthippus brunneus
Least Concern
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heath grasshopper
Chorthippus vagans
Least Concern
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lesser marsh grasshopper
Chorthippus albomarginatus
Near Threatened
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Piedmont Grasshopper
Chorthippus cialancensis
Near Threatened
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Eisentraut's Bow-winged Grasshopper
Chorthippus eisentrauti
Least Concern
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Corsican Grasshopper
Chorthippus corsicus
Near Threatened
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steppe grasshopper
Chorthippus dorsatus
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of lesser field grasshopper?
The scientific name of lesser field grasshopper is Chorthippus mollis. It belongs to the genus Chorthippus.
What is the conservation status of lesser field grasshopper?
lesser field grasshopper (Chorthippus mollis) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does lesser field grasshopper live?
lesser field grasshopper is found in Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, and Luxembourg.. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Luxembourg.
What family does lesser field grasshopper belong to?
lesser field grasshopper (Chorthippus mollis) belongs to the genus Chorthippus, which is part of the taxonomic family Acrididae.
Is lesser field grasshopper endangered?
No, lesser field grasshopper (Chorthippus mollis) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does lesser field grasshopper belong to?
lesser field grasshopper (Chorthippus mollis) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of lesser field grasshopper?
The closest relatives of lesser field grasshopper in the genus Chorthippus include Alpine Grasshopper, Common Field Grasshopper, heath grasshopper, lesser marsh grasshopper, Piedmont Grasshopper.

Native Range — 3 Countries

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Genus Chorthippus — 13 Species

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Alpine Grasshopper
Chorthippus alticola
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Common Field Grasshopper
Chorthippus brunneus
LC 🐾
heath grasshopper
Chorthippus vagans
LC
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lesser field grasshopper
Chorthippus mollis
LC
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lesser marsh grasshopper
Chorthippus albomarginatus
NT 🐾
Piedmont Grasshopper
Chorthippus cialancensis
NT 🐾
Eisentraut's Bow-winged Grasshopper
Chorthippus eisentrauti
LC 🐾
Corsican Grasshopper
Chorthippus corsicus
NT 🐾
steppe grasshopper
Chorthippus dorsatus
LC 🐾
upland field grasshopper
Chorthippus apricarius
LC 🐾
water-meadow grasshopper
Chorthippus montanus
VU 🐾
bow-winged grasshopper
Chorthippus biguttulus
LC 🐾
Jutland Bow-winged Grasshopper
Chorthippus jutlandica
LC
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