Jerusalem Cricket vs Horse-head Grasshopper
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Jerusalem Cricket | Horse-head Grasshopper |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Stenopelmatus fuscus | Pseudoproscopia scabra |
| Order | Orthoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Stenopelmatidae | Proscopiidae |
| Size | 30-50 mm | 60-100 mm |
| Habitat | Deserts & Drylands | Heathland |
| Diet | Root Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | North America | South America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Jerusalem Cricket
A large, flightless insect with a round head and amber-banded abdomen found in western North America. Despite its name it is neither from Jerusalem nor a true cricket.
Did You Know?
Jerusalem crickets communicate with potential mates by drumming their abdomens against the ground, sending vibrations through the soil.
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.