Angular-winged Pygmy Grasshopper vs Alder Leaf Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Angular-winged Pygmy Grasshopper | Alder Leaf Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Tettix japonica | Agelastica alni |
| Order | Orthoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Tetrigidae | Chrysomelidae |
| Size | 8-12 mm | 6-7 mm |
| Habitat | Ponds & Lakes | Ponds & Lakes |
| Diet | Detritivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Japan, Korea, China | Europe, Western Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Angular-winged Pygmy Grasshopper
A small, dark pygmy grasshopper found across East Asia. It is one of the most studied tetrigids in Japanese orthopteran research.
Did You Know?
Japanese researchers have documented color polymorphism in this species with over a dozen distinct color morphs in a single population.
Alder Leaf Beetle
A metallic dark violet-blue beetle that feeds on alder trees. Heavy infestations can completely defoliate alder trees along waterways.
Did You Know?
After being absent from Britain for decades, it dramatically recolonised southern England in the early 2000s.