Saddle-backed Bush-cricket vs Differential Grasshopper
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Saddle-backed Bush-cricket | Differential Grasshopper |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ephippiger ephippiger | Melanoplus differentialis |
| Order | Orthoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Tettigoniidae | Acrididae |
| Size | 22-30mm | 28-50 mm |
| Habitat | Heathland | Farmland |
| Diet | Omnivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Saddle-backed Bush-cricket
A robust bush-cricket named for its saddle-shaped pronotum. It has vestigial wings used only for sound production. Both males and females can stridulate and will duet with each other.
Did You Know?
Both sexes sing, and females respond to male calls, making them one of the few katydids where both sexes duet.
Differential Grasshopper
A large spur-throated grasshopper recognized by the herringbone pattern on its hind femora. It is a significant agricultural pest in North America.
Did You Know?
Differential grasshoppers can eat about half their body weight in vegetation each day, causing millions of dollars in crop damage during outbreaks.