Heath Grasshopper vs Small Brown Stonefly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Heath Grasshopper | Small Brown Stonefly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Chorthippus vagans | Nemoura cinerea |
| Order | Orthoptera | Plecoptera |
| Family | Acrididae | Nemouridae |
| Size | 12-18mm | 6-10 mm |
| Habitat | Heathland | Ponds & Lakes |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe | Europe, Asia |
| 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.
Small Brown Stonefly
A very common small brown stonefly found in a wide range of freshwater habitats across Europe. It is one of the most tolerant stoneflies to mild pollution.
Did You Know?
Unlike most stonefly species that require pristine water, this species can tolerate mildly enriched conditions, making it one of the last stoneflies found in degraded streams.