Cloaked Groundhopper vs Common Green Grasshopper
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Cloaked Groundhopper | Common Green Grasshopper |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Tetrix ceperoi | Omocestus viridulus |
| Order | Orthoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Tetrigidae | Acrididae |
| Size | 7-10 mm | 14-24 mm |
| Habitat | Heathland | Heathland |
| Diet | Herbivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Western Europe, Mediterranean | Western Europe, Central Europe, Northern Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
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.
Common Green Grasshopper
A small grasshopper varying from bright green to brown with a characteristic buzzing song that accelerates to a crescendo. It is one of Europe's most widespread grasshoppers.
Did You Know?
Its song lasts about 20 seconds and ends with a distinctive rapid crescendo.