Vineyard Mole Cricket vs Short-horned Grasshopper
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Vineyard Mole Cricket | Short-horned Grasshopper |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Gryllotalpa vineae | Phymateus morbillosus |
| Order | Orthoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Gryllotalpidae | Pyrgomorphidae |
| Size | 35-50 mm | 50-70 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Heathland |
| Diet | Root Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Southern Europe, Mediterranean | Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Vineyard Mole Cricket
A European mole cricket very similar to G. gryllotalpa but distinguished by its song frequency. It was only recognized as a separate species through bioacoustic analysis.
Did You Know?
It was hidden as a cryptic species within G. gryllotalpa for centuries until scientists discovered its distinctly different calling song.
Short-horned Grasshopper
A toxic foam grasshopper that sequesters milkweed poisons and displays bright warning colors.
Did You Know?
When attacked it exudes toxic foam from its thoracic glands.