Cooloola Monster vs Formidable Pygmy Grasshopper
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Cooloola Monster | Formidable Pygmy Grasshopper |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cooloola propator | Notocerus formidabilis |
| Order | Orthoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Cooloolidae | Tetrigidae |
| Size | 15-25 mm | 8-12 mm |
| Habitat | Beaches & Coastal | Forests |
| Diet | Predators | Omnivores |
| Regions | Oceania | Africa |
| Conservation | Data Deficient | Data Deficient |
Cooloola Monster
A bizarre blind burrowing cricket found only in sandy soils of Queensland.
Did You Know?
It was only discovered in 1980 and represents its own unique family.
Formidable Pygmy Grasshopper
An extremely rare Madagascan grasshopper not observed since its original description in 1974. Its true coloration was only recently documented from photographs.
Did You Know?
This species went unobserved for nearly 50 years after its original description — making it one of the most mysterious grasshoppers known to science.