Egyptian Grasshopper vs Cambridge's Striped Stick Insect
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Egyptian Grasshopper | Cambridge's Striped Stick Insect |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Anacridium aegyptium | Pseudophasma cambridgei |
| Order | Orthoptera | Phasmatodea |
| Family | Acrididae | Pseudophasmatidae |
| Size | 55-70mm | 5-8 cm |
| Habitat | Heathland | Forests |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe, Africa, Asia | Brazil |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Data Deficient |
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.
Cambridge's Striped Stick Insect
A Brazilian stick insect only recently redescribed with its female and egg first identified. It has a slender, brown body.
Did You Know?
The female and egg of this species were not formally described until over a century after the male was named.