Balearic Green Lizard Beetle vs South American Locust
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Balearic Green Lizard Beetle | South American Locust |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Timarcha balearica | Schistocerca cancellata |
| Order | Coleoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Chrysomelidae | Acrididae |
| Size | 10-18 mm | 45-65 mm |
| Habitat | Heathland | Deserts & Drylands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Balearic Islands | Argentina, Bolivia, Paraguay, Uruguay |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Balearic Green Lizard Beetle
A large flightless leaf beetle endemic to the Balearic Islands. It is black with a bluish-purple sheen and exudes red hemolymph when disturbed.
Did You Know?
When handled, it bleeds red fluid from its leg joints in a defensive behavior called reflex bleeding.
South American Locust
A major swarming locust of South America closely related to the desert locust. It periodically forms devastating swarms across Argentina, Bolivia, and Paraguay.
Did You Know?
After decades of suppression, this species made an unexpected resurgence in Argentina in 2015, forming swarms not seen since the 1950s.