Italian Tree Cricket vs Short-horned Grasshopper
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Italian Tree Cricket | Short-horned Grasshopper |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Oecanthus pellucens | Phymateus morbillosus |
| Order | Orthoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Gryllidae | Pyrgomorphidae |
| Size | 10-15mm | 50-70 mm |
| Habitat | Orchards | Heathland |
| Diet | Omnivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe, Asia | Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Italian Tree Cricket
A delicate pale green cricket with translucent wings. Males sing a melodious continuous trill on warm evenings. The rate of chirping is directly related to temperature.
Did You Know?
You can estimate the temperature by counting its chirps: count chirps in 15 seconds and add 40 for degrees Fahrenheit.
Short-horned Grasshopper
A toxic foam grasshopper that sequesters milkweed poisons and displays bright warning colors.
Did You Know?
When attacked it exudes toxic foam from its thoracic glands.