Sloe Bug vs Woodland Grasshopper
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Sloe Bug | Woodland Grasshopper |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Dolycoris baccarum | Omocestus rufipes |
| Order | Hemiptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Pentatomidae | Acrididae |
| Size | 10-12 mm | 13-22mm |
| Habitat | Heathland | Heathland |
| Diet | Seed Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe, Asia | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Sloe Bug
A medium-sized, purplish-brown shield bug with distinctive black and white banded antennae and a hairy body. It is common across Europe and feeds on a wide range of plants including sloe, hawthorn, and raspberry. The body has a dense covering of fine hairs.
Did You Know?
It is one of the hairiest shield bugs in Europe, covered in a dense fur of fine hairs that gives it a distinctly fuzzy appearance under magnification.
Woodland Grasshopper
A small dark grasshopper with a distinctive red-tipped abdomen in both sexes. Found in warm sheltered spots.
Did You Know?
Identified by its red-tipped abdomen which is visible even when the grasshopper is hopping away from you.