Giant grasshoppers swarm Istanbul: They have even entered homes
Giant grasshoppers seen in some Istanbul districts in recent days have caused concern among citizens. The grasshoppers, which have reached balconies, windows, and gardens of homes, were captured on mobile phone cameras.
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Grasshoppers seen in various districts of Istanbul in recent days have surprised citizens.
Some citizens experienced brief panic due to the grasshoppers landing on balconies, window sills, and gardens of homes, especially during the evening hours.
Esenyurt is under a grasshopper invasion…
— Esenyurtsondakika (@esenyurtsondk) July 19, 2026
According to our research, long-bodied grasshoppers coming from the Balkans have started to be seen even on the 30th floors. The grasshoppers that almost every Esenyurt resident has encountered in the last 2-3 days have spread across Turkey. Their names are invasive… pic.twitter.com/W6sEMOFiiM
While numerous images were shared on social media, some citizens stated that the grasshoppers were much larger than normal.
On the other hand, moments of a citizen trying to feed a giant grasshopper they caught by putting it in a jar with lettuce were reflected on camera.
Breaking News | Giant long grasshoppers are entering Istanbul. Visuals are coming in from many districts. ???? pic.twitter.com/xrShmY9mML
— Hava Forum (@HavaForum) July 19, 2026
The posts of citizens who recorded the grasshoppers entering their homes or landing on their balconies with their mobile phone cameras spread in a short time.