Angular-winged Pygmy Grasshopper vs Lesser Water Boatman
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Angular-winged Pygmy Grasshopper | Lesser Water Boatman |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Tettix japonica | Sigara striata |
| Order | Orthoptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Tetrigidae | Corixidae |
| Size | 8-12 mm | 6-8 mm |
| Habitat | Ponds & Lakes | Ponds & Lakes |
| Diet | Detritivores | Detritivores |
| Regions | Japan, Korea, China | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Angular-winged Pygmy Grasshopper
A small, dark pygmy grasshopper found across East Asia. It is one of the most studied tetrigids in Japanese orthopteran research.
Did You Know?
Japanese researchers have documented color polymorphism in this species with over a dozen distinct color morphs in a single population.
Lesser Water Boatman
A small water boatman with fine dark striations across its forewings. It is among the most abundant aquatic insects in European standing waters. It feeds by scraping algae and organic material from submerged surfaces.
Did You Know?
In Mexico, a related species' eggs are harvested in such quantities from lake surfaces that they are dried and sold as a traditional food called 'ahuautle,' once known as Mexican caviar.