Aquatic Pygmy Grasshopper vs King Cricket
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Aquatic Pygmy Grasshopper | King Cricket |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Scelimena producta | Libanasidus vittatus |
| Order | Orthoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Tetrigidae | Anostostomatidae |
| Size | 12-18 mm | 40-50 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Forests |
| Diet | Herbivores | Fruit Feeders |
| Regions | Southeast Asia | Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Aquatic Pygmy Grasshopper
A remarkable semi-aquatic pygmy grasshopper with paddle-like hind legs used for swimming. It dives and swims underwater to feed on aquatic algae.
Did You Know?
It is one of the very few grasshoppers in the world that can swim underwater, using its flattened hind legs as paddles.
King Cricket
A large armored cricket that forages on forest floors and can bite through human skin.
Did You Know?
It raises its hind legs and stridulates loudly when threatened.