Formidable Pygmy Grasshopper vs Australian Plague Locust
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Formidable Pygmy Grasshopper | Australian Plague Locust |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Notocerus formidabilis | Chortoicetes terminifera |
| Order | Orthoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Tetrigidae | Acrididae |
| Size | 8-12 mm | 25-40 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Farmland |
| Diet | Omnivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Africa | Australia |
| Conservation | Data Deficient | Least Concern |
Formidable Pygmy Grasshopper
An extremely rare Madagascan grasshopper not observed since its original description in 1974. Its true coloration was only recently documented from photographs.
Did You Know?
This species went unobserved for nearly 50 years after its original description — making it one of the most mysterious grasshoppers known to science.
Australian Plague Locust
Australia's most economically damaging locust species. It has a distinctive dark spot at the tip of each hindwing.
Did You Know?
The Australian Plague Locust Commission uses satellite imagery and predictive modeling to track and control outbreaks across the continent.