Common Field Grasshopper vs Common Cone-head
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Common Field Grasshopper | Common Cone-head |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Chorthippus brunneus | Conocephalus fuscus |
| Order | Orthoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Acrididae | Tettigoniidae |
| Size | 14-24 mm | 12-18mm |
| Habitat | Heathland | Wetlands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Seed Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Western Asia | Europe, Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Common Field Grasshopper
An abundant European grasshopper with highly variable coloration ranging from green to brown. It produces a distinctive short buzzing song by rubbing its hind legs against its wings.
Did You Know?
Each species of Chorthippus has a unique song, making sound the most reliable way to tell closely related species apart.
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.