Moss Grasshopper vs Scaly Cricket
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Moss Grasshopper | Scaly Cricket |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Batrachideinae sp. (Coscineuta coxalis) | Pseudomogoplistes vicentae |
| Order | Orthoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Tetrigidae | Mogoplistidae |
| Size | 10-18 mm | 7-11mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Beaches & Coastal |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Central America, South America | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Endangered |
Moss Grasshopper
A tiny pygmy grasshopper with an elongated pronotum covered in moss-like textures. It is practically invisible on moss-covered rocks and logs.
Did You Know?
Its pronotum extends far beyond its abdomen and is textured to precisely mimic the moss it feeds on.
Scaly Cricket
A tiny wingless cricket covered in iridescent scales. It lives on shingle beaches above the high-tide line. It is extremely secretive, hiding under pebbles during the day.
Did You Know?
It is one of the rarest insects in Britain, found on only a handful of shingle beaches.