Heath Grasshopper vs Monkey Grasshopper
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Heath Grasshopper | Monkey Grasshopper |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Chorthippus vagans | Paramastax nigra |
| Order | Orthoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Acrididae | Eumastacidae |
| Size | 12-18mm | 12-18 mm |
| Habitat | Heathland | Forests |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe | South America |
| 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.
Monkey Grasshopper
A miniature grasshopper with bright metallic blue and orange coloration.
Did You Know?
Its vivid coloration is aposematic, warning predators of unpalatable body chemicals.