Chorthippus vagans

Photo: Probably Chorthippus vagans. Length 12mm. Nymph stage 3. View from side front. The purple grasshopper appears to be affected by erythrism (a genetically determined color mutation).
Description: Probably Chorthippus vagans. Length 12mm. Nymph stage 3. View from side front. The purple grasshopper appears to be affected by erythrism (a genetically determined color mutation).
L Habitat: Dry site with rock faces, open areas and sparse forest. Altitude: 1130 - 1230m a.s.l.
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Lat.: Chorthippus vagans
Family: Acrididae
Subfamily: Gomphocerinae
Genus: Chorthippus
Location: Valais, Switzerland
Date Month/Year: 7.2026
Photographer: Simon Oberli, Hasle-Rüegsau
Number: F330474