Alpine Long-horned Grasshopper vs Differential Grasshopper
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Alpine Long-horned Grasshopper | Differential Grasshopper |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Anonconotus alpinus | Melanoplus differentialis |
| Order | Orthoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Tettigoniidae | Acrididae |
| Size | 15-22 mm body length | 28-50 mm |
| Habitat | Meadows | Farmland |
| Diet | Omnivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Alps, Western Europe | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Alpine Long-horned Grasshopper
A small, flightless bush-cricket of high alpine meadows. Its green and brown coloring provides camouflage among mountain grasses.
Did You Know?
Males produce a distinctive song by rubbing their forewings together that carries far in thin mountain air.
Differential Grasshopper
A large spur-throated grasshopper recognized by the herringbone pattern on its hind femora. It is a significant agricultural pest in North America.
Did You Know?
Differential grasshoppers can eat about half their body weight in vegetation each day, causing millions of dollars in crop damage during outbreaks.