Mottled Grasshopper vs Arabian Desert Grasshopper
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Mottled Grasshopper | Arabian Desert Grasshopper |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Myrmeleotettix maculatus | Sphingonotus rubescens |
| Order | Orthoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Acrididae | Acrididae |
| Size | 11-19mm | 20-30 mm |
| Habitat | Beaches & Coastal | Deserts & Drylands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe | Africa, Middle East, Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Mottled Grasshopper
A small variable grasshopper with distinctively clubbed antennae in males. Colors range from green to brown to purple.
Did You Know?
Males have uniquely club-tipped antennae unlike any other European grasshopper species.
Arabian Desert Grasshopper
A small, sandy-colored band-winged grasshopper found across North Africa and the Middle East. Its blue hindwings are visible only in flight.
Did You Know?
It is so well camouflaged on sand that it is virtually invisible until it takes flight and flashes its blue wings.