Oak Bush-cricket vs Gray Bird Grasshopper
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Oak Bush-cricket | Gray Bird Grasshopper |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Meconema thalassinum | Schistocerca nitens |
| Order | Orthoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Tettigoniidae | Acrididae |
| Size | 12-17mm | 35-55 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Deserts & Drylands |
| Diet | Predators | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Oak Bush-cricket
A slender, pale green bush-cricket found in tree canopies. It is nocturnal and rarely flies despite having fully developed wings. Females have a long, upcurved ovipositor.
Did You Know?
It is one of the few predatory katydids in Europe, hunting aphids and caterpillars at night.
Gray Bird Grasshopper
A large, strong-flying grasshopper of arid western North America. It is closely related to the desert locust but does not form true swarms.
Did You Know?
It can fly several kilometers in a single flight, making it one of the most mobile grasshoppers in North America.