Arabian Desert Grasshopper vs Foam Grasshopper
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Arabian Desert Grasshopper | Foam Grasshopper |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Sphingonotus rubescens | Dictyophorus spumans |
| Order | Orthoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Acrididae | Pyrgomorphidae |
| Size | 20-30 mm | 50-80 mm |
| Habitat | Deserts & Drylands | Heathland |
| Diet | Omnivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Africa, Middle East, Europe | Southern Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Arabian Desert Grasshopper
A small, sandy-colored band-winged grasshopper found across North Africa and the Middle East. Its blue hindwings are visible only in flight.
Did You Know?
It is so well camouflaged on sand that it is virtually invisible until it takes flight and flashes its blue wings.
Foam Grasshopper
A large black and red grasshopper that produces a foul-smelling toxic foam when disturbed. It is one of Africa's most recognizable grasshoppers.
Did You Know?
The toxic foam it produces from its thoracic glands contains cardiac glycosides concentrated from the milkweeds it eats.