Short-horned Grasshopper vs Scree Weta
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Short-horned Grasshopper | Scree Weta |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Phymateus morbillosus | Deinacrida connectens |
| Order | Orthoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Pyrgomorphidae | Anostostomatidae |
| Size | 50-70 mm | Body 50-60 mm |
| Habitat | Heathland | Mountains |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Africa | New Zealand |
| 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.
Scree Weta
An alpine giant weta that lives among rocky scree fields at elevations above 1200 meters. It is remarkably cold-tolerant and can survive being frozen solid.
Did You Know?
It can survive being frozen at minus 5 degrees Celsius by using special ice-nucleating proteins in its blood.