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The successful breeding of the Crau Grasshopper within the framework of the LIFE project is a sine qua non condition for the reintroduction of the species, in order to increase the number of populations in the Crau plain. However, this breeding is a delicate operation, as the insects spend a large part of their lives in the soil (from July to the beginning of April) in what is called an eggpod or ootheca.

We are therefore impatiently awaiting the success of this season’s rearing: the answer will be in mid-April!

Oothèque de Criquet de Crau © Delphine Lenôtre - CEN PACA

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An educational kit dedicated to the Crau Grasshopper

Published: Octobre 16 2023

The Conservatoire d’espaces naturels de Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur, La Barben Zoo and the Zoological Park of the Museum of Besançon have produced an educational kit to be used at local events  to raise awareness among ...

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New treasure hunt game “In search of Mr Crau Grasshopper”

Published: Octobre 02 2023

 

Since last spring, the Ecomusée has been offering visitors the chance to take advantage of their visit to go in search of “Mr Crau Grasshopper”.

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An InterLIFE trip for the Crau Grasshopper

Published: Septembre 29 2023

The Crau grasshopper is becoming increasingly popular, and there are many national and international requests for information on this unique insect. Lisbeth Zechner, LIFE SOS Crau grasshopper project manager at the Conservatoire ...

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Breeding and reintroduction
Deux oothèques ressemblant à deux tas de terre

A new generation of grasshoppers for 2024

Published: Septembre 07 2023

The Crau grasshoppers were busy at the start of the summer! Having become adults within a few weeks timeframe and after undergoing five moults, the grasshoppers from the three breeding stations (La Barben Zoological Park, Besançon Museum ...

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