Heath Grasshopper vs Mantis Lacewing
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Heath Grasshopper | Mantis Lacewing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Chorthippus vagans | Mantispa perla |
| Order | Orthoptera | Neuroptera |
| Family | Acrididae | Mantispidae |
| Size | 12-18mm | 15-20mm |
| Habitat | Heathland | Heathland |
| Diet | Herbivores | Predators |
| Regions | Europe | Europe |
| 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.
Mantis Lacewing
A delicate insect with mantis-like raptorial forelegs and lace-like wings. An ambush predator of small insects.
Did You Know?
Larvae enter spider egg sacs and consume all the eggs, emerging as adults from the silk cocoon.