Egyptian Grasshopper vs Grey Bush-Cricket
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Egyptian Grasshopper | Grey Bush-Cricket |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Anacridium aegyptium | Platycleis albopunctata |
| Order | Orthoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Acrididae | Tettigoniidae |
| Size | 55-70mm | 16-22 mm |
| Habitat | Heathland | Grasslands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Seed Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Africa, Asia | Western and Southern Europe |
| 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.
Grey Bush-Cricket
A cryptic grey-brown bush-cricket of dry coastal grasslands and chalky hillsides in Europe. It sings a brief, staccato burst of clicks during warm afternoons.
Did You Know?
Its range in Britain is entirely coastal, restricted to warm south-facing cliff tops and undercliff grasslands.