Description: Green body with small dark spots (body 19-26 mm, ovipositor 8-13 mm long). The male's wings are shorter than the prnotum. The cerci are bent slighlty inwards at the end.
Similar species: the other Isophya species
Adults: from June to August
Song: Very faint song of monotonous series of chirps repeated for several minutes. Frequency peak in the 20-40 kHz range.

Source: Orthoptera Species File (lab recording, 26 °C)

Habitat:  Forest edges, clearings, roadsides. Usually in higher vegetation (shrubs and high grasses).
Distribution: Widespread but uncommon in the mountains.