Insecta
Orthoptera (Grasshoppers and Ground-hoppers)
Nomenclature
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Class: Insecta
Order:
Orthoptera (Grasshoppers and Ground-hoppers)
Vernacular names:
Vernacular name:
Grasshoppers and Ground-hoppers
SUMMARY
A combination of geography, climate and a restricted range of habitats accounts for presence of only three species in the islands. This compares with 28 species for the UK as a whole and six in the Highland region of Scotland. It is also interesting to note that there are no records for Lewis and Harris, however this may be due to under-recording.