Desert Clicker Grasshopper vs Valley Jerusalem Cricket
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Desert Clicker Grasshopper | Valley Jerusalem Cricket |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ligurotettix coquilletti | Stenopelmatus pictus |
| Order | Orthoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Acrididae | Stenopelmatidae |
| Size | 18-25 mm | 30-50 mm |
| Habitat | Deserts & Drylands | Deserts & Drylands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Root Feeders |
| Regions | North America | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Desert Clicker Grasshopper
A small, slender grasshopper found exclusively on creosote bushes in the Sonoran and Mojave deserts. Males produce rapid clicking songs to attract mates.
Did You Know?
It feeds on toxic creosote resin that deters most other herbivores, gaining chemical protection from predators.
Valley Jerusalem Cricket
A boldly banded Jerusalem cricket found in the arid valleys of California. Its large jaws can deliver a painful but harmless bite.
Did You Know?
Despite its common name, it is neither from Jerusalem nor a true cricket.