Greek Predatory Bush-cricket

Description:

Τhe Greek Predatory Bush-cricket (Saga hellenica) is found throughout the Greek mainland, some of the Ionian Islands, and the Cyclades island of Andros. This predatory bush-cricket is found in various habitats from sea level up to mid-elevations, including phryganic shrubland, rural gardens, grassland and pastureland. These habitats all have a sufficient supply of food (mainly other grasshoppers and bush-crickets). Τhis large female was spotted in Parnassus mountain, central Greece.