Short-horned Grasshopper vs Two-spotted Grouse Locust
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Short-horned Grasshopper | Two-spotted Grouse Locust |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Phymateus morbillosus | Paratettix mexicanus |
| Order | Orthoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Pyrgomorphidae | Tetrigidae |
| Size | 50-70 mm | 7-10 mm |
| Habitat | Heathland | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Africa | North America, Central America |
| 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.
Two-spotted Grouse Locust
A tiny pygmy grasshopper commonly found at the muddy margins of ponds and streams across the Americas. It often has two pale spots on its pronotum.
Did You Know?
It spends most of its time at the water's edge and can leap onto the water surface and skate across it to escape danger.