Meadow Grasshopper vs Canada Darner
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Meadow Grasshopper | Canada Darner |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pseudochorthippus parallelus | Aeshna canadensis |
| Order | Orthoptera | Odonata |
| Family | Acrididae | Aeshnidae |
| Size | 13-23 mm | 62-72 mm |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Ponds & Lakes |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Western Europe, Central Europe, Northern Europe | North 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.
Canada Darner
A common large darner of northeastern North America with blue and green markings. Its notched thoracic stripes help distinguish it from similar species.
Did You Know?
Its thoracic side stripes have a distinctive notch that separates it from the very similar Lake Darner.