Atlantische Bergschrecke vs Sparrige Flockenblume

Antaxius pedestris compared with Centaurea diffusa

Key Differences

• Atlantische Bergschrecke is Least Concern while Sparrige Flockenblume is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Atlantische Bergschrecke	Sparrige Flockenblume
Kingdom	Animalia (Tier)	Plantae (Pflanzen)
Phylum	Arthropoda (Gliederfüßer)	Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class	Insecta (Insekten)	Magnoliopsida (Dicots)
Order	Orthoptera (Heuschrecken)	Asterales (Asternartige)
Family	Tettigoniidae	Asteraceae (Daisy Family)
Genus	Antaxius	Centaurea
Species	Antaxius pedestris	Centaurea diffusa

Conservation Status

Atlantische Bergschrecke

LC — Least Concern

Sparrige Flockenblume

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Atlantische Bergschrecke	Sparrige Flockenblume
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Atlantische Bergschrecke

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Sparrige Flockenblume

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Range

Widely distributed across Asia (6 countries), Europe (26 countries), North America (Canada, United States), and South America (Argentina).

Atlantische Bergschrecke

The Common Mountain Bush-cricket (<em>Antaxius pedestris</em>) is an insect in the genus <em>Antaxius</em>, belonging to the family Tettigoniidae within the order Orthoptera. This species is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, suggesting its populations are currently stable. It is typically found across virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats within its range. As a bush-cricket, <em>Antaxius pedestris</em> belongs to a group characterized by long antennae, typically exceeding body length, and the ability to produce sound through stridulation — rubbing the wings together. Bush-crickets are generally omnivorous, feeding on plant material, small invertebrates, and occasionally other insects. The "mountain" designation in its common name reflects an association with elevated, rocky or montane habitats, which are typical for members of this genus in Europe. Detailed biological traits such as average lifespan, body dimensions, and weight are not widely documented for this species in available records. Further taxonomic and ecological research may better define the full distribution and habitat preferences of this species.