Calliptamus italicus is a medium-sized grasshopper characterized by a significant sexual dimorphism.
The adult males grow up to 14–26 millimetres (0.55–1.02 in) long, while females reach 21–40 millimetres (0.83–1.57 in) of length.
This species is quite variable in size and colour.
The basic coloration of the body varies from gray to brownish-reddish.
The wings have a characteristic reddish or pinkish coloration, better visible when the insect is in flight.
Quite evident is the dilating membrane ('pallium') of the subgenital plate of males.
Calliptamus italicus is a medium-sized grasshopper characterized by a significant sexual dimorphism. The adult males grow up to 14–26 millimetres (0.55–1.02 in) long, while females reach 21–40 millimetres (0.83–1.57 in) of length. This species is quite variable in size and colour. The basic coloration of the body varies from gray to brownish-reddish. The wings have a characteristic reddish or pinkish coloration, better visible when the insect is in flight. Quite evident is the dilating membrane ('pallium') of the subgenital plate of males.
Calliptamus italicus