Common Green Grasshopper vs Small Desert Mantis
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Common Green Grasshopper | Small Desert Mantis |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Omocestus viridulus | Eremiaphila typhon |
| Order | Orthoptera | Mantodea |
| Family | Acrididae | Eremiaphilidae |
| Size | 14-24 mm | 15-25 mm |
| Habitat | Heathland | Deserts & Drylands |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Western Europe, Central Europe, Northern Europe | Egypt, Libya, Tunisia |
| 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.
Small Desert Mantis
A tiny, wingless mantis found in the Sahara Desert that runs across open sand to catch prey. Its pale body color matches the desert substrate perfectly.
Did You Know?
It is one of the fastest-running mantises relative to its body size.