Heath Grasshopper vs Leaf-rolling Cricket
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Heath Grasshopper | Leaf-rolling Cricket |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Chorthippus vagans | Gryllacris sigillata |
| Order | Orthoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Acrididae | Gryllacrididae |
| Size | 12-18mm | 25-40 mm |
| Habitat | Heathland | Forests |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe | Oceania |
| Conservation | Near Threatened | Least Concern |
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.
Leaf-rolling Cricket
A large nocturnal cricket that silks together leaves to create a daytime retreat.
Did You Know?
It navigates back to its shelter at dawn using chemical trail markers.