Saw-backed Grouse Locust vs Angular-winged Pygmy Grasshopper
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Saw-backed Grouse Locust | Angular-winged Pygmy Grasshopper |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Acridopeza reticulata | Tettix japonica |
| Order | Orthoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Tetrigidae | Tetrigidae |
| Size | 10-14 mm | 8-12 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Ponds & Lakes |
| Diet | Herbivores | Detritivores |
| Regions | Eastern Australia | Japan, Korea, China |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Saw-backed Grouse Locust
An Australian pygmy grasshopper with a distinctly serrated or saw-toothed pronotal keel. It is found in moist forest floor habitats.
Did You Know?
Its serrated pronotum crest is unique among Australian tetrigids and gives it an almost reptilian appearance.
Angular-winged Pygmy Grasshopper
A small, dark pygmy grasshopper found across East Asia. It is one of the most studied tetrigids in Japanese orthopteran research.
Did You Know?
Japanese researchers have documented color polymorphism in this species with over a dozen distinct color morphs in a single population.