Cloaked Groundhopper vs Cape Mountain Katydid
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Cloaked Groundhopper | Cape Mountain Katydid |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Tetrix ceperoi | Pseudosaga incerta |
| Order | Orthoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Tetrigidae | Tettigoniidae |
| Size | 7-10 mm | 40-60mm |
| Habitat | Heathland | Mountains |
| Diet | Herbivores | Predators |
| Regions | Western Europe, Mediterranean | Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Vulnerable |
Cloaked Groundhopper
A small pygmy grasshopper of bare, damp ground on heathlands and coastal salt pans in western Europe. It is distinguished from related species by its longer wings and preference for saline habitats.
Did You Know?
It is one of the few grasshoppers tolerant of saline conditions, thriving on coastal salt pans where few insects venture.
Cape Mountain Katydid
A large predatory katydid with bold orange and blue-green warning colors. Found only on high mountain peaks in the Cape region. It is wingless and relies on chemical defenses.
Did You Know?
When threatened it curls up to display its bright warning colors and can secrete a noxious chemical from its body.