Sieber's Mountain Grasshopper vs King Cricket
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Sieber's Mountain Grasshopper | King Cricket |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Miramella alpina | Libanasidus vittatus |
| Order | Orthoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Acrididae | Anostostomatidae |
| Size | 16-25 mm body length | 40-50 mm |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Forests |
| Diet | Omnivores | Fruit Feeders |
| Regions | Alps, Carpathians, Pyrenees | Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Sieber's Mountain Grasshopper
A green alpine grasshopper with short wings, common in European mountain meadows. It is one of the most characteristic insects of alpine grasslands.
Did You Know?
It can be found at higher elevations than almost any other European grasshopper.
King Cricket
A large armored cricket that forages on forest floors and can bite through human skin.
Did You Know?
It raises its hind legs and stridulates loudly when threatened.