Meadow Grasshopper vs Brazilian Antlion
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Meadow Grasshopper | Brazilian Antlion |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pseudochorthippus parallelus | Myrmeleon brasiliensis |
| Order | Orthoptera | Neuroptera |
| Family | Acrididae | Myrmeleontidae |
| Size | 13-23 mm | 50-65 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Western Europe, Central Europe, Northern Europe | Brazil, South America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Meadow Grasshopper
A common European grasshopper with shortened wings that render it flightless. It produces a regular, ticking song from dense grassland throughout the summer.
Did You Know?
Despite having wings, it cannot fly and must walk or hop to get anywhere.
Brazilian Antlion
A common South American antlion found in sandy cerrado and caatinga habitats. Its larval pit traps dot the sandy floors of sheltered spots.
Did You Know?
In the Brazilian cerrado, antlion pits are so abundant they have been used to estimate soil disturbance levels.