Almanac

SEASONAL THOUGHTS TO HELP YOU ENJOY THE MONTH

WORDS: IONA BOWER

THINGS TO NOTE AND NOTICE Nature spot GRASSHOPPER SONG Grasshoppers singing is the very epitome of summer, and there's a quest to be had in following the sound of one until you see it leap from one blade of grass to another as you get near. What? There are 11 types of grasshopper in the UK. You're most likely to spot the common green and the common field grasshopper. The males make their sound to attract females by rubbing their hind legs together or by rubbing them on their wings or abdomen. Where? Green grasshoppers hang out in meadows and pastures on hillsides, particularly in damp areas. Field grasshoppers can be found in sunny, grassy areas, such as parks and gardens. When? Grasshoppers sing during the daytime (if it's sundown, it's crickets you're hearing) from June…

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