Common Field Grasshopper vs Saharan Sand Grasshopper
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Common Field Grasshopper | Saharan Sand Grasshopper |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Chorthippus brunneus | Sphingonotus octofasciatus |
| Order | Orthoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Acrididae | Acrididae |
| Size | 14-24 mm | 22-32 mm |
| Habitat | Heathland | Deserts & Drylands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe, Western Asia | Africa |
| 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.
Saharan Sand Grasshopper
A pale sandy grasshopper well adapted to life on Saharan sand dunes. It has elongated hind legs for powerful jumps across loose sand.
Did You Know?
Its color matches the local sand so precisely that different populations on different colored dunes look visibly different.