Botany Bay Diamond Weevil vs Sieber's Mountain Grasshopper
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Botany Bay Diamond Weevil | Sieber's Mountain Grasshopper |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Chrysolopus spectabilis | Miramella alpina |
| Order | Coleoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Curculionidae | Acrididae |
| Size | 15-25 mm | 16-25 mm body length |
| Habitat | Beaches & Coastal | Grasslands |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Australia | Alps, Carpathians, Pyrenees |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Botany Bay Diamond Weevil
A large weevil covered in brilliant pale green scales with black diamond-shaped patches. It was one of the first Australian insects described by European science.
Did You Know?
It was collected by Joseph Banks during Captain Cook's first voyage to Australia in 1770.
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.