Sieber's Mountain Grasshopper vs Long-horned Grasshopper
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Sieber's Mountain Grasshopper | Long-horned Grasshopper |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Miramella alpina | Ruspolia nitidula |
| Order | Orthoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Acrididae | Tettigoniidae |
| Size | 16-25 mm body length | 40-60mm |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Wetlands |
| Diet | Omnivores | Seed Feeders |
| Regions | Alps, Carpathians, Pyrenees | Africa, Asia, Europe |
| 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.
Long-horned Grasshopper
A cone-headed katydid with an elongated fastigium and long antennae. It can be green or brown. It is a popular edible insect in East Africa known as nsenene.
Did You Know?
It is considered a delicacy in Uganda where massive seasonal harvests are collected using bright lights at night.