Cooloola Monster vs Saw-backed Grouse Locust
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Cooloola Monster | Saw-backed Grouse Locust |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cooloola propator | Acridopeza reticulata |
| Order | Orthoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Cooloolidae | Tetrigidae |
| Size | 15-25 mm | 10-14 mm |
| Habitat | Beaches & Coastal | Forests |
| Diet | Predators | Herbivores |
| Regions | Oceania | Eastern Australia |
| Conservation | Data Deficient | Least Concern |
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.
Saw-backed Grouse Locust
An Australian pygmy grasshopper with a distinctly serrated or saw-toothed pronotal keel. It is found in moist forest floor habitats.
Did You Know?
Its serrated pronotum crest is unique among Australian tetrigids and gives it an almost reptilian appearance.