Woodland Grasshopper vs Small Red Damselfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Woodland Grasshopper | Small Red Damselfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Omocestus rufipes | Ceriagrion tenellum |
| Order | Orthoptera | Odonata |
| Family | Acrididae | Coenagrionidae |
| Size | 13-22mm | 25-35mm |
| Habitat | Heathland | Underground |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe | Europe, Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
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.
Small Red Damselfly
A delicate damselfly where males are almost entirely red, a rare color for damselflies. Females come in several color forms. It is a weak flier that stays close to waterside vegetation.
Did You Know?
It is one of the only genuinely red damselflies in Europe, with males displaying a vivid scarlet color.