It has long wings and when fully grown reaches a length of 1.5 - 2.5 cm. The female's wings are as long as her body, see above, and the male usually has wings a little longer. Adults are seen from July to November.
Below is a juvenile with undeveloped wings.
The egg pod or case, above, is laid in grass.
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Tetrix undulata, Common groundhopper found throughout the year in warm weather.
Body length 6 - 14 mm.
Usually found near moss.
Chorthippus brunneus, Field grasshopper flounf in drier grassy areas