Appearance
The adult males grow up to 14–20 millimetres long, while the females reach 20–27 millimetres of length. The basic coloration of the body varies from light brown to beige, or occasionally yellow-green. Two or three darker and clearer longitudinal stripes start from the eyes. The head is relatively large. The bottom of the abdomen is yellow, usually with an orange tip in males. Wings are atrophied in both sexes.Distribution
This very common species is present in middle and southern Europe.Behavior
They can be encountered from July through October feeding on grasses. The eggs overwinter in the soil.Habitat
''Euchorthippus declivus'' inhabits arid and sunny environments, southern slopes, gravely plots with sparse vegetation, very dry to moderate wet meadows and pastures.References:
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