Stripe-winged Grasshopper vs Predatory Bush Cricket
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Stripe-winged Grasshopper | Predatory Bush Cricket |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Stenobothrus lineatus | Saga pedo |
| Order | Orthoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Acrididae | Tettigoniidae |
| Size | 15-23mm | 60-120mm |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Heathland |
| Diet | Herbivores | Predators |
| Regions | Europe | Europe, Asia |
| Conservation | Near Threatened | Vulnerable |
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.
Predatory Bush Cricket
The largest European bush-cricket reaching up to 12cm. It is a formidable predator of other insects. The entire known population is female, reproducing by parthenogenesis.
Did You Know?
No males have ever been found; all individuals are female and reproduce through parthenogenesis (cloning).