Common Field Grasshopper vs Japanese Katydid
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Common Field Grasshopper | Japanese Katydid |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Chorthippus brunneus | Gampsocleis buergeri |
| Order | Orthoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Acrididae | Tettigoniidae |
| Size | 14-24 mm | 40-55 mm |
| Habitat | Heathland | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Herbivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe, Western Asia | Japan, Korea, China |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
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.
Japanese Katydid
A large green katydid with a robust body and powerful jaws found across Japan. Its loud evening chirping song is one of the defining sounds of the Japanese summer.
Did You Know?
It has been kept as a singing pet in Japan for centuries, with elaborate bamboo cages made for it.