Alpine Long-horned Grasshopper vs Stone Grasshopper
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Alpine Long-horned Grasshopper | Stone Grasshopper |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Anonconotus alpinus | Prionotropis hystrix |
| Order | Orthoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Tettigoniidae | Pamphagidae |
| Size | 15-22 mm body length | 35-50 mm |
| Habitat | Meadows | Underground |
| Diet | Omnivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Alps, Western Europe | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Critically Endangered |
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.
Stone Grasshopper
A heavy-bodied flightless grasshopper that resembles a lichen-covered pebble.
Did You Know?
Its habitat in southern France has declined so severely it faces extinction.