Alpine Tiger Beetle vs Sieber's Mountain Grasshopper
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Alpine Tiger Beetle | Sieber's Mountain Grasshopper |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cicindela gallica | Miramella alpina |
| Order | Coleoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Cicindelidae | Acrididae |
| Size | 12-15 mm | 16-25 mm body length |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Grasslands |
| Diet | Predators | Omnivores |
| Regions | Alps, Pyrenees, Apennines | Alps, Carpathians, Pyrenees |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Alpine Tiger Beetle
A fast-running predatory beetle of dry alpine grasslands and rocky paths. Its greenish-bronze coloration provides camouflage on sun-baked ground.
Did You Know?
It runs so fast while hunting that it temporarily goes blind and must stop to re-locate its prey.
Sieber's Mountain Grasshopper
A green alpine grasshopper with short wings, common in European mountain meadows. It is one of the most characteristic insects of alpine grasslands.
Did You Know?
It can be found at higher elevations than almost any other European grasshopper.