Kaempfer's Sawyer Cricket vs Alpine Grasshopper
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Kaempfer's Sawyer Cricket | Alpine Grasshopper |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Prophalangopsis obscura | Kosciuscola tristis |
| Order | Orthoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Prophalangopsidae | Acrididae |
| Size | 3-5 cm | Body 20-30 mm |
| Habitat | Mountains | Mountains |
| Diet | Omnivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | India | Australia |
| Conservation | Endangered | Least Concern |
Kaempfer's Sawyer Cricket
A living fossil cricket from the mountains of northern India. Its family dates back to the Jurassic and has only eight surviving species worldwide.
Did You Know?
This cricket's family has existed for over 200 million years, predating the dinosaur extinction.
Alpine Grasshopper
A striking color-changing grasshopper found in the Australian Alps above the snowline. Males turn from dark black-brown to brilliant turquoise blue when warmed by sunlight.
Did You Know?
Males change from black to vivid blue in minutes as their body temperature rises in the sun.