Jerusalem Cricket vs Short-horned Grasshopper
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Jerusalem Cricket | Short-horned Grasshopper |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Stenopelmatus fuscus | Phymateus morbillosus |
| Order | Orthoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Stenopelmatidae | Pyrgomorphidae |
| Size | 30-50 mm | 50-70 mm |
| Habitat | Deserts & Drylands | Heathland |
| Diet | Root Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | North America | Africa |
| 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.
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.