Woodland Grasshopper vs Gladiator Bug
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Woodland Grasshopper | Gladiator Bug |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Omocestus rufipes | Mantophasma zephyra |
| Order | Orthoptera | Mantophasmatodea |
| Family | Acrididae | Mantophasmatidae |
| Size | 13-22mm | 15-25 mm |
| Habitat | Heathland | Heathland |
| Diet | Herbivores | Predators |
| Regions | Europe | Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Data Deficient |
Woodland Grasshopper
A small dark grasshopper with a distinctive red-tipped abdomen in both sexes. Found in warm sheltered spots.
Did You Know?
Identified by its red-tipped abdomen which is visible even when the grasshopper is hopping away from you.
Gladiator Bug
One of the first species described in the newest insect order Mantophasmatodea, erected in 2002. A small wingless predator also called a heelwalker for its distinctive gait.
Did You Know?
This species belongs to the insect order Mantophasmatodea, described in 2002 — the first new insect order to be discovered in nearly 90 years.