Heath Grasshopper vs Red Locust
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Heath Grasshopper | Red Locust |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Chorthippus vagans | Nomadacris septemfasciata |
| Order | Orthoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Acrididae | Acrididae |
| Size | 12-18mm | 50-70 mm |
| Habitat | Heathland | Grasslands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe | Southern Africa, Central Africa, East Africa |
| 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.
Red Locust
A large brown and red locust that swarms periodically from outbreak areas in Central and Southern Africa. It has distinctive red hindwings visible in flight.
Did You Know?
The International Red Locust Control Organization was created specifically to monitor and prevent outbreaks of this species.