Pyrgomorpha conica (Olivier, 1791)
Family: Pyrgomorphidae
Being a species of Pyrgomorph, it is known as a “gaudy” grasshopper, native to southern Europe, especially countries around the Mediterranean Sea and the Canary Islands, also found in Africa and Western Asia.
The coloration of this species P. conica, varies between brown and green forms.
Habitat: Open warm areas, which is usually described as scrub land, stoney grasslands with sparsely growing vegetation, usually established shrubs and bushes.
The larvae over-winters from autumn, then becomes an adult by April. In the warmer climates the larvae mature quicker and is able to become an adult in the very early months of the year.