He thought it was a bird hitting the window, but it turned out to be a giant carnivorous grasshopper! Its size left mouths agape.

He thought it was a bird hitting the window, but it turned out to be a giant carnivorous grasshopper! Its size left mouths agape.

26.04.2026 13:00

In the Silvan district of Diyarbakır, a 25-centimeter giant carnivorous grasshopper amazed onlookers. Experts stated that this type of grasshopper is not harmful. The size of the grasshopper caused astonishment.

In the Silvan district of Diyarbakır, a worker on night duty encountered an unexpected visitor. The giant carnivorous grasshopper that hit the security booth's window amazed those who saw it.

FIRST THOUGHT IT WAS A BIRD

The staff initially thought a bird or stone had been thrown, but when they checked outside, they noticed a huge grasshopper on the windowsill.

25 CENTIMETERS IN LENGTH

Experts stated that the grasshopper belongs to the Saga Ephippigera species, and its length, including its antennae, reaches 25 centimeters. They also noted that these grasshoppers are not harmful but are a beneficial carnivorous species that feed on harmful insects and grasshoppers.

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