Spoonwing Lacewing vs Meadow Grasshopper
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Spoonwing Lacewing | Meadow Grasshopper |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Nemoptera bipennis | Pseudochorthippus parallelus |
| Order | Neuroptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Nemopteridae | Acrididae |
| Size | 20-28 mm body | 13-23 mm |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Grasslands |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe | Western Europe, Central Europe, Northern Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Spoonwing Lacewing
A graceful insect with spatula-shaped hindwing extensions, giving it an ethereal appearance in flight. Common in Iberian Peninsula grasslands.
Did You Know?
The spoon-shaped hindwings create an unusual fluttering flight pattern that makes the insect difficult for predators to track.
Meadow Grasshopper
A common European grasshopper with shortened wings that render it flightless. It produces a regular, ticking song from dense grassland throughout the summer.
Did You Know?
Despite having wings, it cannot fly and must walk or hop to get anywhere.