Heath Grasshopper vs Northern Emerald Dragonfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Heath Grasshopper | Northern Emerald Dragonfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Chorthippus vagans | Somatochlora arctica |
| Order | Orthoptera | Odonata |
| Family | Acrididae | Corduliidae |
| Size | 12-18mm | 48-55 mm body length |
| Habitat | Heathland | Heathland |
| Diet | Herbivores | Predators |
| Regions | Europe | Northern Europe, Asia |
| Conservation | Near Threatened | Near Threatened |
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.
Northern Emerald Dragonfly
A rare dragonfly of northern bogs and moorland pools. Has brilliant emerald-green eyes and a bronzy-green body. One of the most northerly-ranging dragonfly species.
Did You Know?
One of the few dragonfly species adapted to breed in acidic bog pools with very low nutrient levels.