Needlefly vs Angular-winged Pygmy Grasshopper
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Needlefly | Angular-winged Pygmy Grasshopper |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Leuctra inermis | Tettix japonica |
| Order | Plecoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Leuctridae | Tetrigidae |
| Size | 6-9 mm | 8-12 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Ponds & Lakes |
| Diet | Detritivores | Detritivores |
| Regions | Europe | Japan, Korea, China |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Needlefly
A slender stonefly that rolls its wings tightly around its body at rest, resembling a needle. Nymphs shred leaf litter in small streams.
Did You Know?
The tightly rolled wings make the adult appear to have no wings at all when viewed from above.
Angular-winged Pygmy Grasshopper
A small, dark pygmy grasshopper found across East Asia. It is one of the most studied tetrigids in Japanese orthopteran research.
Did You Know?
Japanese researchers have documented color polymorphism in this species with over a dozen distinct color morphs in a single population.