Short-horned Grasshopper vs Mount Kosciuszko Grasshopper
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Short-horned Grasshopper | Mount Kosciuszko Grasshopper |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Phymateus morbillosus | Kosciuscola cognatus |
| Order | Orthoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Pyrgomorphidae | Acrididae |
| Size | 50-70 mm | Body 15-25 mm |
| Habitat | Heathland | Mountains |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Africa | Australia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Short-horned Grasshopper
A toxic foam grasshopper that sequesters milkweed poisons and displays bright warning colors.
Did You Know?
When attacked it exudes toxic foam from its thoracic glands.
Mount Kosciuszko Grasshopper
A small alpine grasshopper found only in the highest parts of the Australian Alps. It is closely related to the color-changing Kosciuscola tristis.
Did You Know?
Climate change threatens its high-altitude habitat, making it an indicator species for alpine ecosystem health.