Stone Grasshopper vs Common Potter Wasp
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Stone Grasshopper | Common Potter Wasp |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Prionotropis hystrix | Eumenes fraternus |
| Order | Orthoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Pamphagidae | Vespidae |
| Size | 35-50 mm | 13-17 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Underground |
| Diet | Herbivores | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Eastern North America |
| Conservation | Critically Endangered | Least Concern |
Stone Grasshopper
A heavy-bodied flightless grasshopper that resembles a lichen-covered pebble.
Did You Know?
Its habitat in southern France has declined so severely it faces extinction.
Common Potter Wasp
A North American potter wasp that builds small globular mud cells on plant stems and twigs. The female suspends her egg on a silk thread inside the pot before sealing it.
Did You Know?
The egg is hung on a thread from the ceiling of the pot so the larva can begin eating the paralyzed caterpillars below without being crushed.