Common Field Grasshopper vs Giant Bornean Walking Stick
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Common Field Grasshopper | Giant Bornean Walking Stick |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Chorthippus brunneus | Tirachoidea jianfenglingensis |
| Order | Orthoptera | Phasmatodea |
| Family | Acrididae | Phasmatidae |
| Size | 14-24 mm | 150-230 mm |
| Habitat | Heathland | Forests |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe, Western Asia | Southeast Asia (Borneo, Sumatra, Malaysia, Indonesia) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Data Deficient |
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.
Giant Bornean Walking Stick
A very large, robust stick insect with a heavily textured green or brown body covered in small tubercles. Females are bulky and wingless while males are smaller with vestigial wings.
Did You Know?
When grabbed, it can reflexively drop a leg that continues to twitch, distracting the predator while the insect escapes.