Rufous Grasshopper vs Oak Bush-cricket
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Rufous Grasshopper | Oak Bush-cricket |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Gomphocerippus rufus | Meconema thalassinum |
| Order | Orthoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Acrididae | Tettigoniidae |
| Size | 14-22mm | 12-17mm |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Underground |
| Diet | Herbivores | Predators |
| Regions | Europe, Asia | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Rufous Grasshopper
A medium-sized grasshopper with distinctive white-tipped, club-shaped antennae. Males have reddish-brown coloring while females are more variable. It prefers warm, sheltered slopes.
Did You Know?
Its white-tipped clubbed antennae are unique among European grasshoppers and aid in species recognition.
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.