Common Green Grasshopper vs Harvester Ant
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Common Green Grasshopper | Harvester Ant |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Omocestus viridulus | Messor barbarus |
| Order | Orthoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Acrididae | Formicidae |
| Size | 14-24 mm | 3-14 mm |
| Habitat | Heathland | Heathland |
| Diet | Omnivores | Seed Feeders |
| Regions | Western Europe, Central Europe, Northern Europe | Southern Europe, North Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Common Green Grasshopper
A small grasshopper varying from bright green to brown with a characteristic buzzing song that accelerates to a crescendo. It is one of Europe's most widespread grasshoppers.
Did You Know?
Its song lasts about 20 seconds and ends with a distinctive rapid crescendo.
Harvester Ant
A large, polymorphic harvester ant with impressive major workers that have broad heads for seed crushing. Workers form long foraging columns to collect seeds. They are among the most conspicuous ants in Mediterranean ecosystems.
Did You Know?
Majors can crack open seeds with their powerful mandibles that would take a human pliers to break.