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blue-winged grasshopper

Oedipoda caerulescens

Vulnerable

About

The Blue-winged grasshopper (Oedipoda caerulescens) is a species in the genus Oedipoda. It is currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Luxembourg, and Portugal. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

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Conservation Status

VU Vulnerable

Full Taxonomy

Species

Oedipoda caerulescens (blue-winged grasshopper)

Names in Other Languages

French criquet turquoise

German Blauflugelige Odlandschrecke

Similar Species in Oedipoda

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Red Band-winged Grasshopper

Oedipoda germanica

Least Concern

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Western Band-winged Grasshopper

Oedipoda charpentieri

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of blue-winged grasshopper?

The scientific name of blue-winged grasshopper is Oedipoda caerulescens. It belongs to the genus Oedipoda.

What is the conservation status of blue-winged grasshopper?

blue-winged grasshopper (Oedipoda caerulescens) is classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN Red List.

Where does blue-winged grasshopper live?

blue-winged grasshopper is found in Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Luxembourg, and Portugal. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Luxembourg, Portugal.

What family does blue-winged grasshopper belong to?

blue-winged grasshopper (Oedipoda caerulescens) belongs to the genus Oedipoda, which is part of the taxonomic family Acrididae.

Is blue-winged grasshopper endangered?

Yes, blue-winged grasshopper (Oedipoda caerulescens) is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does blue-winged grasshopper belong to?

blue-winged grasshopper (Oedipoda caerulescens) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (動物).

What are the closest relatives of blue-winged grasshopper?

The closest relatives of blue-winged grasshopper in the genus Oedipoda include Red Band-winged Grasshopper, Western Band-winged Grasshopper.