Blue-winged Grasshopper vs Wandering Percher
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Blue-winged Grasshopper | Wandering Percher |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Oedipoda caerulescens | Diplacodes bipunctata |
| Order | Orthoptera | Odonata |
| Family | Acrididae | Libellulidae |
| Size | 15-28mm | Body 2.5-3 cm; wingspan 4-5 cm |
| Habitat | Underground | Beaches & Coastal |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Europe, Asia, Africa | Australia, Pacific Islands, Southeast 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.
Wandering Percher
A small dragonfly where males turn deep red with maturity while females remain yellow and brown. It is one of Australia's most abundant and adaptable dragonflies.
Did You Know?
It is often the first dragonfly to colonize newly created water bodies such as garden ponds.