Le Tétrix forestier vs Le Tétrix riverain

Tetrix undulata compared with Tetrix subulata

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Le Tétrix forestier	Le Tétrix riverain
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 subulata

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Le Tétrix forestier

LC — Least Concern

Le Tétrix riverain

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Le Tétrix forestier	Le Tétrix riverain
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 riverain

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Found across Europe (5 countries) and North America (United States).

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 5 countries:

🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇱🇺 Luxembourg 🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden