Common Green Grasshopper vs Wood Cricket
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Common Green Grasshopper | Wood Cricket |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Omocestus viridulus | Nemobius sylvestris |
| Order | Orthoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Acrididae | Gryllidae |
| Size | 14-24 mm | 7-10 mm |
| Habitat | Heathland | Woodlands |
| Diet | Omnivores | Detritivores |
| Regions | Western Europe, Central Europe, Northern Europe | Europe |
| 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.
Wood Cricket
A tiny brown cricket of European woodland floors that scurries through leaf litter like a small beetle. Its quiet, continuous song is easily overlooked.
Did You Know?
It is one of the few European crickets that overwinters as a nymph, taking two full years to complete its life cycle.