Katydids and crickets are two types of insects that look like grasshoppers. Some species of these grasshopper look-alikes have the characteristic slender bodies and large hind legs like grasshoppers. And like grasshoppers, many of these species make ticking or clicking sounds when rubbing their wings together. These similarities can make differentiating crickets and katydids from grasshoppers challenging.

Large grasshoppers are gigantic insects measuring between 2 and 3 inches (50 to 75 mm). The giant, winged creatures are typically a green or brown color and have six legs and two antennae. Species of large grasshoppers are found throughout North America, with the largest species being lubber grasshoppers. But are these the largest grasshoppers in the world? Please read the article to find out.

Grasshoppers are a type of insect that kids love and that gardeners dread. Most types of grasshoppers are green or brown ground-dwelling insects with characteristic large hind legs they use to leap. Some species of grasshoppers are flying insects, and swarms of locusts can do tremendous damage to crops. Grasshoppers can be tiny insects a few millimeters long or gigantic insects like the huge hedge grasshopper measuring over 3” (75 mm) long.

Pincher bugs — also called earwigs — are small dark brown or black insects that live in gardens and homes. In some cases, earwigs can be beneficial insects because they feed on larvae, aphids, and other insect eggs. Although harmless, earwigs can also become a nuisance pest because the pincher bugs chew on plant leaves and roots, affecting the appearance of garden shrubs and houseplants.