Sand Treader Camel Cricket vs Woodland Grasshopper
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Sand Treader Camel Cricket | Woodland Grasshopper |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Macrobaenetes valgum | Omocestus rufipes |
| Order | Orthoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Rhaphidophoridae | Acrididae |
| Size | 15-25 mm | 13-22mm |
| Habitat | Deserts & Drylands | Heathland |
| Diet | Omnivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Southwestern United States | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Sand Treader Camel Cricket
A pale, wingless cricket adapted to life on desert sand dunes in the American Southwest. It has broadened feet for walking on loose sand.
Did You Know?
It burrows into the sand at dawn and emerges only at night, spending its life on dunes with surface temperatures that can exceed 70 degrees Celsius by day.
Woodland Grasshopper
A small dark grasshopper with a distinctive red-tipped abdomen in both sexes. Found in warm sheltered spots.
Did You Know?
Identified by its red-tipped abdomen which is visible even when the grasshopper is hopping away from you.