Le Tétrix forestier vs Le Tétrix des carrières

Tetrix undulata compared with Tetrix tenuicornis

Key Differences

• Le Tétrix forestier is Least Concern while Le Tétrix des carrières is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Le Tétrix forestier	Le Tétrix des carrières
Kingdom same	Animalia (animal)	Animalia (animal)
Phylum same	Arthropoda (arthropodes)	Arthropoda (arthropodes)
Class same	Insecta (insecte)	Insecta (insecte)
Order same	Orthoptera (Orthoptera)	Orthoptera (Orthoptera)
Family same	Tetrigidae	Tetrigidae
Genus same	Tetrix	Tetrix
Species	Tetrix undulata	Tetrix tenuicornis

Evolutionary Relationship

Le Tétrix forestier and Le Tétrix des carrières share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Tetrix.

Conservation Status

Le Tétrix forestier

LC — Least Concern

Le Tétrix des carrières

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Le Tétrix forestier	Le Tétrix des carrières
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Le Tétrix forestier

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

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

Le Tétrix des carrières

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, and Luxembourg. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

Le Tétrix forestier

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.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 3 countries:

🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇱🇺 Luxembourg