Two-spotted Grouse Locust vs Zayante Band-winged Grasshopper
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Two-spotted Grouse Locust | Zayante Band-winged Grasshopper |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Paratettix mexicanus | Trimerotropis infantilis |
| Order | Orthoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Tetrigidae | Acrididae |
| Size | 7-10 mm | 2-3 cm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Deserts & Drylands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | North America, Central America | United States |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Endangered |
Two-spotted Grouse Locust
A tiny pygmy grasshopper commonly found at the muddy margins of ponds and streams across the Americas. It often has two pale spots on its pronotum.
Did You Know?
It spends most of its time at the water's edge and can leap onto the water surface and skate across it to escape danger.
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.