Common Green Grasshopper vs White-spotted Ichneumon
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Common Green Grasshopper | White-spotted Ichneumon |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Omocestus viridulus | Compsocryptus texensis |
| Order | Orthoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Acrididae | Ichneumonidae |
| Size | 14-24 mm | 10-18 mm |
| Habitat | Heathland | Heathland |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Western Europe, Central Europe, Northern Europe | Southern United States, Mexico |
| 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.
White-spotted Ichneumon
A medium black ichneumon wasp with conspicuous white spots on the thorax and legs. It parasitizes spider egg sacs and caterpillars.
Did You Know?
It is one of the few ichneumon wasps adapted to the hot, dry conditions of the American Southwest.