Horse-head Grasshopper vs Long-winged Conehead
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Horse-head Grasshopper | Long-winged Conehead |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pseudoproscopia scabra | Conocephalus discolor |
| Order | Orthoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Proscopiidae | Tettigoniidae |
| Size | 60-100 mm | 12-18 mm body |
| Habitat | Heathland | Wetlands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Seed Feeders |
| Regions | South America | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Horse-head Grasshopper
An extremely elongated grasshopper with a head shaped like a miniature horse head.
Did You Know?
It lacks hindwing flight capability and relies on its stick-like camouflage.
Long-winged Conehead
A slim green bush-cricket with a pointed head that has dramatically expanded its range northward in Britain. Produces a very high-pitched, barely audible song. Found in tall grass and rushes.
Did You Know?
Its ultrasonic song is at such a high frequency that many people cannot hear it, even when the insect is nearby.