Long-horned Grasshopper vs Giant Petaltail Dragonfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Long-horned Grasshopper | Giant Petaltail Dragonfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ruspolia nitidula | Petalura ingentissima |
| Order | Orthoptera | Odonata |
| Family | Tettigoniidae | Petaluridae |
| Size | 40-60mm | 85 mm body, 125 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Wetlands | Wetlands |
| Diet | Seed Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | Africa, Asia, Europe | Oceania |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Vulnerable |
Long-horned Grasshopper
A cone-headed katydid with an elongated fastigium and long antennae. It can be green or brown. It is a popular edible insect in East Africa known as nsenene.
Did You Know?
It is considered a delicacy in Uganda where massive seasonal harvests are collected using bright lights at night.
Giant Petaltail Dragonfly
Australias largest dragonfly and one of the most primitive living species, belonging to a family dating back to the Jurassic period. Larvae live in swamp burrows for years.
Did You Know?
This dragonfly is a living fossil — its family dates back 150 million years to the Jurassic, and larvae dig burrows in swamps where they may live for over a decade.