Heath Grasshopper vs Lichen Katydid
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Heath Grasshopper | Lichen Katydid |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Chorthippus vagans | Dysonia sp. (Dysonia magdalenae) |
| Order | Orthoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Acrididae | Tettigoniidae |
| Size | 12-18mm | 30-45 mm |
| Habitat | Heathland | Mountains |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe | Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia |
| Conservation | Near Threatened | Least Concern |
Heath Grasshopper
A small brown grasshopper confined to heathland. One of the rarest grasshoppers in Britain.
Did You Know?
Confined to a handful of heathland sites in Dorset and threatened by heathland loss and scrub encroachment.
Lichen Katydid
A Central American katydid with a mottled gray-green body that perfectly mimics lichen on bark. It is nearly invisible when pressed against a tree trunk.
Did You Know?
It feeds on the same lichen it mimics, making it both predator and impersonator of its food source.