Stripe-winged Grasshopper vs Meadow Grasshopper
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Stripe-winged Grasshopper | Meadow Grasshopper |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Stenobothrus lineatus | Pseudochorthippus parallelus |
| Order | Orthoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Acrididae | Acrididae |
| Size | 15-23mm | 13-23 mm |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Grasslands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe | Western Europe, Central Europe, Northern Europe |
| Conservation | Near Threatened | Least Concern |
Stripe-winged Grasshopper
A colorful grasshopper with a distinctive white stripe along its forewing. Males perform elaborate courtship dances involving leg and wing movements. It favors well-grazed calcareous grasslands.
Did You Know?
Males perform a complex visual courtship display, raising their hind legs in alternating patterns like semaphore signals.
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.