Gemeine Dornschrecke vs Zweipunkt-Dornschrecke

Tetrix undulata compared with Tetrix bipunctata

Key Differences

Gemeine Dornschrecke is Least Concern while Zweipunkt-Dornschrecke is Extinct.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Gemeine Dornschrecke	Zweipunkt-Dornschrecke
Kingdom same	Animalia (Tier)	Animalia (Tier)
Phylum same	Arthropoda (Gliederfüßer)	Arthropoda (Gliederfüßer)
Class same	Insecta (Insekten)	Insecta (Insekten)
Order same	Orthoptera (Heuschrecken)	Orthoptera (Heuschrecken)
Family same	Tetrigidae	Tetrigidae
Genus same	Tetrix	Tetrix
Species	Tetrix undulata	Tetrix bipunctata

Evolutionary Relationship

Gemeine Dornschrecke and Zweipunkt-Dornschrecke share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Tetrix.

Ansehen Genus: Tetrix

Conservation Status

Gemeine Dornschrecke

LC — Least Concern

Zweipunkt-Dornschrecke

EX — Extinct

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Gemeine Dornschrecke	Zweipunkt-Dornschrecke
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Gemeine Dornschrecke

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Luxembourg, Norway, and Sweden.

Zweipunkt-Dornschrecke

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Luxembourg, Norway, and Sweden.

Gemeine Dornschrecke

The common groundhopper, <em>Tetrix undulata</em>, is a small insect belonging to the order Orthoptera, family Tetrigidae. This species has an exceptionally broad ecological tolerance and is typically found across virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitat types within its range. Its distribution spans Belgium, Denmark, Luxembourg, Norway, and Sweden, reflecting a wide presence across northern and western Europe. Unlike most grasshoppers, groundhoppers typically lack fully developed hind wings in some individuals and are often found on bare ground, mossy substrates, and near water margins. <em>Tetrix undulata</em> is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, indicating stable populations across its European range. No dietary information has been provided for this species. Biological traits of this species remain poorly documented in the scientific literature.