19.07.2026 11:21
While posts about giant grasshoppers being seen in many districts of Istanbul increase, in the latest footage, a large-sized grasshopper was spotted on an apartment balcony. As the footage recorded by citizens with their mobile phones draws attention, no official statement has yet been made regarding the species of the insect.
In recent days, posts have started to appear about giant grasshoppers being seen in many districts of Istanbul. In footage recorded by citizens with their mobile phones, insects that appear quite large compared to normal grasshoppers draw attention.
LANDED ON A BALCONY, RECORDED WITH A MOBILE PHONE
In one of the shared videos, a large grasshopper is seen landing on the glass railing of an apartment balcony. According to reports from Havaforum, the insect's head, antennae, and wing structure are clearly visible in the footage recorded quite close to the camera. Moments of the insect moving on the glass railing for a while are captured in the recording.
SPECIES CANNOT BE CONFIRMED WITHOUT EXPERT EXAMINATION
The species of the insect shared as a "giant grasshopper" on social media cannot be definitively identified based solely on the images. Without expert examination, it is not possible to make a precise assessment of which species the insect belongs to or whether it is part of a widespread migration movement.