Large Mountain Grasshopper vs Peacock Katydid
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Large Mountain Grasshopper | Peacock Katydid |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Stauroderus scalaris | Pterochroza ocellata |
| Order | Orthoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Acrididae | Tettigoniidae |
| Size | 16-24 mm body length | 50-70 mm |
| Habitat | Meadows | Forests |
| Diet | Omnivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe, Alps, Balkans | Amazon Basin, Guianas, Peru |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Large Mountain Grasshopper
A medium-sized grasshopper common in European mountain meadows. Males produce a distinctive rapid clicking song.
Did You Know?
Males stridulate by rubbing a row of pegs on their hind legs against their forewing veins.
Peacock Katydid
A large katydid that mimics dead leaves at rest but reveals huge eyespots on its hind wings when threatened. The eyespot display startles predators.
Did You Know?
When disturbed, it flashes vivid eyespots on its hindwings that resemble the stare of a large predator.