Broad-backed Grouse Locust vs Yemeni Desert Mantis
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Broad-backed Grouse Locust | Yemeni Desert Mantis |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Nomotettix cristatus | Eremiaphila zetterstedti |
| Order | Orthoptera | Mantodea |
| Family | Tetrigidae | Eremiaphilidae |
| Size | 8-12 mm | 15-25 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Deserts & Drylands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Eastern North America | Yemen, Oman, Saudi Arabia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Data Deficient |
Broad-backed Grouse Locust
A pygmy grasshopper with a high crested pronotum that gives it a broad-backed appearance. It inhabits dry forest floors in eastern North America.
Did You Know?
Its tall pronotal crest makes it look remarkably like a tiny piece of bark or wood chip on the forest floor.
Yemeni Desert Mantis
A small, agile desert mantis found in the Arabian Peninsula. It is adapted to extremely arid habitats with minimal vegetation cover.
Did You Know?
It can bury itself partially in sand to ambush passing insects and avoid the midday heat.