Common Field Grasshopper vs Titan Stick Insect
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Common Field Grasshopper | Titan Stick Insect |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Chorthippus brunneus | Acrophylla titan |
| Order | Orthoptera | Phasmatodea |
| Family | Acrididae | Phasmatidae |
| Size | 14-24 mm | 160-260 mm |
| Habitat | Heathland | Beaches & Coastal |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe, Western Asia | Oceania |
| 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.
Titan Stick Insect
One of the longest stick insects in Australia and among the longest insects in the world. Females can reach over 250 mm in body length with legs extended to nearly half a meter.
Did You Know?
Female titan stick insects drop their eggs from the treetops to the forest floor below, where they may take over two years to hatch.