Long-horned Grasshopper vs Heath Grasshopper
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Long-horned Grasshopper | Heath Grasshopper |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ruspolia nitidula | Chorthippus vagans |
| Order | Orthoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Tettigoniidae | Acrididae |
| Size | 40-60mm | 12-18mm |
| Habitat | Wetlands | Heathland |
| Diet | Seed Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Africa, Asia, Europe | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
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.
Heath Grasshopper
A small brown grasshopper confined to heathland. One of the rarest grasshoppers in Britain.
Did You Know?
Confined to a handful of heathland sites in Dorset and threatened by heathland loss and scrub encroachment.