Woodland Grasshopper vs Jerusalem Cricket
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Woodland Grasshopper | Jerusalem Cricket |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Omocestus rufipes | Stenopelmatus fuscus |
| Order | Orthoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Acrididae | Stenopelmatidae |
| Size | 13-22mm | 30-50 mm |
| Habitat | Heathland | Deserts & Drylands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Root Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Woodland Grasshopper
A small dark grasshopper with a distinctive red-tipped abdomen in both sexes. Found in warm sheltered spots.
Did You Know?
Identified by its red-tipped abdomen which is visible even when the grasshopper is hopping away from you.
Jerusalem Cricket
A large, flightless insect with a round head and amber-banded abdomen found in western North America. Despite its name it is neither from Jerusalem nor a true cricket.
Did You Know?
Jerusalem crickets communicate with potential mates by drumming their abdomens against the ground, sending vibrations through the soil.