Saharan Sand Grasshopper vs Canterbury Tree Weta
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Saharan Sand Grasshopper | Canterbury Tree Weta |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Sphingonotus octofasciatus | Hemideina femorata |
| Order | Orthoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Acrididae | Anostostomatidae |
| Size | 22-32 mm | Body 35-40 mm |
| Habitat | Deserts & Drylands | Forests |
| Diet | Omnivores | Fruit Feeders |
| Regions | Africa | New Zealand |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Saharan Sand Grasshopper
A pale sandy grasshopper well adapted to life on Saharan sand dunes. It has elongated hind legs for powerful jumps across loose sand.
Did You Know?
Its color matches the local sand so precisely that different populations on different colored dunes look visibly different.
Canterbury Tree Weta
A medium-sized tree weta found in the eastern South Island of New Zealand. It has dark brown banding on the abdomen and is active on cool nights.
Did You Know?
It can remain active at temperatures close to freezing, unlike most other large insects.