Bog Bush-cricket vs Bornean Monkey Grasshopper
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Bog Bush-cricket | Bornean Monkey Grasshopper |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Metrioptera brachyptera | Erianthus versicolor |
| Order | Orthoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Tettigoniidae | Eumastacidae |
| Size | 13-20mm | 18-25 mm |
| Habitat | Heathland | Forests |
| Diet | Omnivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe | Borneo |
| Conservation | Near Threatened | Not Evaluated |
Bog Bush-cricket
A dark-colored bush-cricket with short wings and pale lateral stripes on the pronotum. It favors wet heathlands and bogs. Its song is a series of brief chirps.
Did You Know?
It is an indicator species for high-quality wet heathland habitat in Europe.
Bornean Monkey Grasshopper
A vividly multicolored monkey grasshopper from Borneo's montane forests with blue, green, red, and yellow markings. It moves slowly through understory foliage with a characteristic swaying walk.
Did You Know?
Its extraordinary rainbow coloration makes it one of the most photographed insects by naturalists visiting Bornean montane forests.