Egyptian Grasshopper vs Ant Cricket
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Egyptian Grasshopper | Ant Cricket |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Anacridium aegyptium | Myrmecophilus acervorum |
| Order | Orthoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Acrididae | Gryllidae |
| Size | 55-70mm | 2-3 mm |
| Habitat | Heathland | Woodlands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Parasites |
| Regions | Europe, Africa, Asia | Europe, Western Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Egyptian Grasshopper
One of the largest European grasshoppers with distinctive striped eyes. It has grey-brown coloring with subtle patterning. Adults can fly strongly over long distances.
Did You Know?
Its eyes have distinctive vertical black and cream stripes that are unique among European grasshoppers.
Ant Cricket
A minute, wingless cricket that lives inside ant nests as a social parasite. It is oval-shaped and moves quickly among its host ants.
Did You Know?
It acquires its host ants' cuticular hydrocarbons to smell like them, allowing it to live undetected inside their colony.