Blue-winged Grasshopper vs Great Green Bush-Cricket
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Blue-winged Grasshopper | Great Green Bush-Cricket |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Oedipoda caerulescens | Tettigonia viridissima |
| Order | Orthoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Acrididae | Tettigoniidae |
| Size | 15-28mm | 28-42 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Underground |
| Diet | Predators | Seed Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Asia, Africa | Europe, Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Blue-winged Grasshopper
A well-camouflaged grasshopper that reveals bright blue hindwings when it flies. At rest it blends perfectly with bare ground. The flash of blue startles predators during escape flights.
Did You Know?
The sudden flash of blue wings during flight confuses predators, then it vanishes when it lands and folds them.
Great Green Bush-Cricket
One of the largest katydids in Europe, with a bright green body and long wings. Males produce a loud, sustained stridulation audible from great distances.
Did You Know?
Despite being largely herbivorous, great green bush-crickets are avid predators and will readily hunt and consume other insects including caterpillars and flies.