Grasshoppers draw attention to themselves by their active movements,
their bright colours and their song. This book offers an introduction
that will enable the reader to undertake investigations of their own.
Much remains to be discovered about the life history of grasshoppers.
Individual observers can contribute much to the study of population
dynamics, and the parasites and predators responsible for mortality. The
feeding behaviour of grasshoppers is amenable to investigation and
suggestions are made for experimental studies. This book contains an
addendum drawing attention to recent research and updating the addresses
and reference list. The British species are illustrated in colour and
keys are provided for identification. Methods are described for studying
grasshoppers in the field and for rearing them indoors.