Heath Grasshopper vs Bombay Locust
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Heath Grasshopper | Bombay Locust |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Chorthippus vagans | Nomadacris succincta |
| Order | Orthoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Acrididae | Acrididae |
| Size | 12-18mm | 50-70 mm |
| Habitat | Heathland | Farmland |
| Diet | Herbivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe | India, Sri Lanka, Southeast Asia |
| Conservation | Near Threatened | Not Evaluated |
Heath Grasshopper
A small brown grasshopper confined to heathland. One of the rarest grasshoppers in Britain.
Did You Know?
Confined to a handful of heathland sites in Dorset and threatened by heathland loss and scrub encroachment.
Bombay Locust
A large yellow and brown locust that can form swarms in South and Southeast Asia. Solitary adults are pale brown but gregarious forms develop vivid yellow coloring.
Did You Know?
Unlike desert locusts, its swarms tend to form locally and rarely travel long distances.