Bloody-Nosed Beetle vs Red Locust
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Bloody-Nosed Beetle | Red Locust |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Timarcha tenebricosa | Nomadacris septemfasciata |
| Order | Coleoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Chrysomelidae | Acrididae |
| Size | 10-20 mm | 50-70 mm |
| Habitat | Hedgerows | Grasslands |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Western Europe | Southern Africa, Central Africa, East Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Bloody-Nosed Beetle
A large, flightless, domed black beetle that oozes red fluid from its mouth when threatened. The secretion contains distasteful chemicals.
Did You Know?
The red defensive fluid is actually hemolymph, the beetle equivalent of blood.
Red Locust
A large brown and red locust that swarms periodically from outbreak areas in Central and Southern Africa. It has distinctive red hindwings visible in flight.
Did You Know?
The International Red Locust Control Organization was created specifically to monitor and prevent outbreaks of this species.