Scientific name: Tettigonia viridissima
Inhabitant of meadows and scrublands that contributes to the food chain as prey and consumer of plants and insects.
How this species lives in its natural environment, with the climate, shelters and resources it needs.
The great green bush-cricket is a typical representative of European grassland orthopterans.
It prefers areas with tall vegetation where it can climb, hide, and sing.
Males sing from elevated perches, and it moves both by jumping and flying.
Its long antennae help it orient itself and detect vibrations and odors in vegetation.
It depends on the conservation of grasslands and scrublands; intensive agriculture and pesticide use are threats.
Striking details about this species that show its biology and ecology in a different way.
Aspects to consider if this species is kept in captivity in specialized centers.
In temporary captivity it requires tall containers with branches and grasses.
It needs a varied diet that includes fresh plant material and, occasionally, small prey.
Excessive handling can break fragile legs or antennae.
General information aimed at professional facilities and authorized centers.
Suitable for brief observations in educational contexts, with subsequent release in the same habitat.
It allows discussion of sound in insects and acoustic communication.
It is not appropriate to keep it permanently in small enclosures without vegetation structure.
On field trips, listening to it helps assess the quality of the natural soundscape.
Whenever possible, it is preferable to observe insects in their natural environment, promote favorable habitats (flowers, ponds, hedges) and use captive breeding only for justified educational or conservation purposes.