Black-Headed Blister Beetle vs Sieber's Mountain Grasshopper
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Black-Headed Blister Beetle | Sieber's Mountain Grasshopper |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Epicauta pennsylvanica | Miramella alpina |
| Order | Coleoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Meloidae | Acrididae |
| Size | 10-18 mm | 16-25 mm body length |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Grasslands |
| Diet | Parasitoids | Omnivores |
| Regions | North America | Alps, Carpathians, Pyrenees |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Black-Headed Blister Beetle
An entirely black blister beetle common across eastern North America, often seen in large groups on goldenrod in autumn. Its larvae are parasitoids of grasshopper eggs.
Did You Know?
Larvae go through hypermetamorphosis, changing dramatically in form across five different larval stages.
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.