Rossi's Alpine Grasshopper vs European Amazon Ant
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Rossi's Alpine Grasshopper | European Amazon Ant |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Podisma pedestris | Polyergus rufescens |
| Order | Orthoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Acrididae | Formicidae |
| Size | 18-26 mm body length | 6-7 mm |
| Habitat | Meadows | Meadows |
| Diet | Herbivores | Predators |
| Regions | Alps, Pyrenees, Carpathians, Scandinavia | Europe, Western Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Rossi's Alpine Grasshopper
A flightless brown grasshopper of alpine and subalpine meadows across Europe. It walks rather than flies through dense mountain vegetation.
Did You Know?
It has completely fused wing covers and cannot fly at all.
European Amazon Ant
An obligate slave-making ant that raids colonies of Formica ants to steal pupae. The kidnapped workers then perform all domestic duties for the Polyergus colony.
Did You Know?
Their sickle-shaped mandibles are so specialized for fighting that they cannot feed themselves or care for their own brood.