Wingless Grasshopper vs Stone Grasshopper
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Wingless Grasshopper | Stone Grasshopper |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Phaulacridium vittatum | Prionotropis hystrix |
| Order | Orthoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Acrididae | Pamphagidae |
| Size | Body 15-20 mm | 35-50 mm |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Underground |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Australia, New Zealand | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Critically Endangered |
Wingless Grasshopper
A small, common grasshopper found across Australia and New Zealand with reduced or absent wings. It can become a significant pasture pest in large numbers.
Did You Know?
Despite being mostly wingless, it has successfully spread across two countries by walking and jumping.
Stone Grasshopper
A heavy-bodied flightless grasshopper that resembles a lichen-covered pebble.
Did You Know?
Its habitat in southern France has declined so severely it faces extinction.