Common Cone-head vs Spur-throated Locust
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Common Cone-head | Spur-throated Locust |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Conocephalus fuscus | Austracris guttulosa |
| Order | Orthoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Tettigoniidae | Acrididae |
| Size | 12-18mm | 50-75 mm |
| Habitat | Wetlands | Farmland |
| Diet | Seed Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe, Asia | Australia, Oceania |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Common Cone-head
A small slender katydid with a pointed head and brown body. It lives low in tall grasses near wetlands. Its song is a faint high-pitched buzz often inaudible to older adults.
Did You Know?
Its ultrasonic song is so high-pitched that most adults over 40 cannot hear it at all.
Spur-throated Locust
A large Australian locust named for the distinctive spur on its throat. It is a major agricultural pest in northern and eastern Australia, particularly damaging to sorghum and other grain crops.
Did You Know?
Unlike the plague locust, spur-throated locusts are primarily solitary but can form dense bands when conditions are favourable.