Cepero's Ground-hopper

Tetrix ceperoi

Tetrix ceperoi, Cepero's groundhopper, is a member of the family Tetrigidae and is very similar to common grasshoppers. Unlike the common grasshopper, the wings of T. ceperoi extend beyond its pronotum. The front wings have evolved throughout history to be stumps, and the back wings are very well developed and capable of flying. T. ceperoi sports wide shoulders while covering its narrow abdomen beneath the pronotum. T. ceperoi reach an average length of about 10 millimetres (0.39 in). T. ceperoi is a multi-coloured ground dweller with the ability to blend into its surroundings. The ability of T. ceperoi to be different colours makes it able to evolve colour schemes better adapted to specific habitats which provides protection from predators. T. ceperoi is diurnal but can choose to hibernate during late nymphal instar stages and later on in life as adults.

Scientific name

Tetrix ceperoi

Family

Tetrigidae