Slant-faced Grasshopper vs Tasmanian Cave Cricket
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Slant-faced Grasshopper | Tasmanian Cave Cricket |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Acrida ungarica | Micropathus ditto |
| Order | Orthoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Acrididae | Rhaphidophoridae |
| Size | 40-70mm | 10-15 mm |
| Habitat | Heathland | Forests |
| Diet | Herbivores | Fungus Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Asia, Africa | Australia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Endangered |
Slant-faced Grasshopper
A striking grasshopper with an elongated, cone-shaped head and long antennae. It can be green or brown depending on habitat. Its slanted face is a distinctive identification feature.
Did You Know?
It can change color between green and brown depending on the season and its surroundings.
Tasmanian Cave Cricket
A recently described cave cricket from wet forests of Tasmania, Australia. It is a short-range endemic threatened by habitat loss.
Did You Know?
It was only formally described in recent years despite being known to cavers.