Proscopiid Stick Grasshopper vs Dark Bush-cricket
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Proscopiid Stick Grasshopper | Dark Bush-cricket |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Proscopia scabra | Pholidoptera griseoaptera |
| Order | Orthoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Proscopiidae | Tettigoniidae |
| Size | 40-70 mm | 15-20mm |
| Habitat | Heathland | Woodlands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | South America | Europe |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Proscopiid Stick Grasshopper
An extremely elongated, wingless grasshopper that closely resembles a stick insect. Its thread-thin body and swaying walk make it virtually invisible among grass stems and twigs.
Did You Know?
Despite being a grasshopper, it looks so much like a stick insect that even entomologists can mistake it at first glance.
Dark Bush-cricket
A robust dark brown bush-cricket with vestigial wings. It is common in hedgerows and woodland edges across Europe. Males produce a short sharp chirp repeated at regular intervals.
Did You Know?
Despite being flightless, it has been steadily expanding northward in Europe, likely driven by climate warming.