Common Groundhopper vs Long-horned Groundhopper

Tetrix undulata compared with Tetrix tenuicornis

Key Differences

• Common Groundhopper is Least Concern while Long-horned Groundhopper is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Common Groundhopper	Long-horned Groundhopper
Kingdom same	Animalia (สัตว์)	Animalia (สัตว์)
Phylum same	Arthropoda (สัตว์ขาปล้อง)	Arthropoda (สัตว์ขาปล้อง)
Class same	Insecta (แมลง)	Insecta (แมลง)
Order same	Orthoptera (Orthoptera)	Orthoptera (Orthoptera)
Family same	Tetrigidae	Tetrigidae
Genus same	Tetrix	Tetrix
Species	Tetrix undulata	Tetrix tenuicornis

Evolutionary Relationship

Common Groundhopper and Long-horned Groundhopper share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Tetrix.

Conservation Status

Common Groundhopper

LC — Least Concern

Long-horned Groundhopper

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Common Groundhopper	Long-horned Groundhopper
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Common Groundhopper

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

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

Long-horned Groundhopper

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.

Common Groundhopper

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