Ellipes Pygmy Mole Cricket vs Broad-backed Grouse Locust
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Ellipes Pygmy Mole Cricket | Broad-backed Grouse Locust |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ellipes minuta | Nomotettix cristatus |
| Order | Orthoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Tridactylidae | Tetrigidae |
| Size | 3-5 mm | 8-12 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Forests |
| Diet | Detritivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Central America, South America | Eastern North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Ellipes Pygmy Mole Cricket
One of the smallest orthopterans in the world, barely visible to the naked eye. It lives in moist sand and mud along tropical waterways.
Did You Know?
At just 3 mm long, it is smaller than many ants and is easily overlooked even by entomologists specifically searching for it.
Broad-backed Grouse Locust
A pygmy grasshopper with a high crested pronotum that gives it a broad-backed appearance. It inhabits dry forest floors in eastern North America.
Did You Know?
Its tall pronotal crest makes it look remarkably like a tiny piece of bark or wood chip on the forest floor.