Zayante Band-winged Grasshopper vs Hemiandrus Ground Weta
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Zayante Band-winged Grasshopper | Hemiandrus Ground Weta |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Trimerotropis infantilis | Hemiandrus maculifrons |
| Order | Orthoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Acrididae | Anostostomatidae |
| Size | 2-3 cm | 15-25 mm |
| Habitat | Deserts & Drylands | Underground |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | United States | New Zealand |
| Conservation | Endangered | Least Concern |
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.
Hemiandrus Ground Weta
A New Zealand ground weta that is one of the very few orthopterans showing maternal care. Females guard their eggs and newly hatched nymphs in underground burrows.
Did You Know?
Females remain sealed in their burrow with their eggs for months without feeding, one of the rarest parental behaviors in crickets.