Rufous Grasshopper vs Two-spotted Grouse Locust
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Rufous Grasshopper | Two-spotted Grouse Locust |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Gomphocerippus rufus | Paratettix mexicanus |
| Order | Orthoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Acrididae | Tetrigidae |
| Size | 14-22mm | 7-10 mm |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe, Asia | North America, Central America |
| 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.
Two-spotted Grouse Locust
A tiny pygmy grasshopper commonly found at the muddy margins of ponds and streams across the Americas. It often has two pale spots on its pronotum.
Did You Know?
It spends most of its time at the water's edge and can leap onto the water surface and skate across it to escape danger.