Two-spotted Groundhopper vs Foam Grasshopper
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Two-spotted Groundhopper | Foam Grasshopper |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Tetrix bipunctata | Dictyophorus spumans |
| Order | Orthoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Tetrigidae | Pyrgomorphidae |
| Size | 7-10 mm | 50-80 mm |
| Habitat | Mountains | Heathland |
| Diet | Omnivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe | Southern Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Two-spotted Groundhopper
A montane pygmy grasshopper with two pale spots on its pronotum, found in upland rocky habitats across Europe. It favors sparse, stony ground at moderate to high elevations.
Did You Know?
It is one of the few European grasshoppers found above 2,000 meters elevation, basking on sun-warmed rocks in alpine meadows.
Foam Grasshopper
A large black and red grasshopper that produces a foul-smelling toxic foam when disturbed. It is one of Africa's most recognizable grasshoppers.
Did You Know?
The toxic foam it produces from its thoracic glands contains cardiac glycosides concentrated from the milkweeds it eats.