Pyrenean Mountain Grasshopper vs Scaly Cricket
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Pyrenean Mountain Grasshopper | Scaly Cricket |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cophopodisma pyrenaea | Pseudomogoplistes vicentae |
| Order | Orthoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Acrididae | Mogoplistidae |
| Size | 14-20 mm body length | 7-11mm |
| Habitat | Mountains | Beaches & Coastal |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Pyrenees, France, Spain | Europe |
| Conservation | Vulnerable | Endangered |
Pyrenean Mountain Grasshopper
An endemic flightless grasshopper restricted to high elevations in the Pyrenees. It has a compact body adapted to its exposed habitat.
Did You Know?
It is found nowhere else on Earth outside the Pyrenees mountain range.
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.