Slender Groundhopper vs Winter Crane Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Slender Groundhopper | Winter Crane Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Tetrix subulata | Trichocera annulata |
| Order | Orthoptera | Diptera |
| Family | Tetrigidae | Trichoceridae |
| Size | 9-14 mm | 5-10 mm |
| Habitat | Wetlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Detritivores | Detritivores |
| Regions | Europe, Asia, North America | Europe, North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Slender Groundhopper
A small, fully-winged pygmy grasshopper found near water in marshy and boggy habitats across the Northern Hemisphere. Unlike many groundhoppers, it can fly well and readily colonizes new wetland sites.
Did You Know?
It can swim and even submerge briefly to escape predators, unusual behavior for a grasshopper.
Winter Crane Fly
A cold-adapted crane fly that forms mating swarms in winter even in freezing weather.
Did You Know?
It can be seen dancing in aerial swarms on sunny winter days near buildings.