Southern Oak Bush-Cricket vs Matchstick Grasshopper
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Southern Oak Bush-Cricket | Matchstick Grasshopper |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Meconema meridionale | Eumastax vittata |
| Order | Orthoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Tettigoniidae | Eumastacidae |
| Size | 11-15 mm | 15-20 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Southern and Western Europe (expanding northward) | South America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Southern Oak Bush-Cricket
A small, wingless relative of the oak bush-cricket that has rapidly spread northward across Europe, likely aided by accidental transport in vehicles. It is fully arboreal and flightless.
Did You Know?
Being flightless, it likely spread across Europe by hitchhiking on cars and trucks parked under infested trees.
Matchstick Grasshopper
A tiny colorful grasshopper with an extremely slender body resembling a matchstick.
Did You Know?
Its bright blue and orange coloration warns predators of its toxicity.