Saddle-backed Bush-cricket vs Wingless Grasshopper
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Saddle-backed Bush-cricket | Wingless Grasshopper |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ephippiger ephippiger | Phaulacridium vittatum |
| Order | Orthoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Tettigoniidae | Acrididae |
| Size | 22-30mm | Body 15-20 mm |
| Habitat | Heathland | Grasslands |
| Diet | Omnivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe | Australia, New Zealand |
| 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.
Wingless Grasshopper
A small, common grasshopper found across Australia and New Zealand with reduced or absent wings. It can become a significant pasture pest in large numbers.
Did You Know?
Despite being mostly wingless, it has successfully spread across two countries by walking and jumping.