Stone Grasshopper vs Zayante Band-winged Grasshopper
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Stone Grasshopper | Zayante Band-winged Grasshopper |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Prionotropis hystrix | Trimerotropis infantilis |
| Order | Orthoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Pamphagidae | Acrididae |
| Size | 35-50 mm | 2-3 cm |
| Habitat | Underground | Deserts & Drylands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe | United States |
| Conservation | Critically Endangered | Endangered |
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.
Zayante Band-winged Grasshopper
A small grasshopper found only in sand parkland habitats in Santa Cruz County, California. It is superbly camouflaged against the grey Zayante sand.
Did You Know?
Its entire world range covers less than 600 acres of sandy habitat in the Santa Cruz Mountains.