Brown Willow Beetle vs Pallid-Winged Grasshopper
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Brown Willow Beetle | Pallid-Winged Grasshopper |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Galerucella lineola | Trimerotropis pallidipennis |
| Order | Coleoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Chrysomelidae | Acrididae |
| Size | 4-6 mm | 24-40 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Deserts & Drylands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Brown Willow Beetle
A small brown beetle that feeds on willow leaves and can cause significant defoliation. Has been used as a biological control agent for purple loosestrife in North America.
Did You Know?
A close relative was deliberately introduced to North America as biological control for invasive purple loosestrife.
Pallid-Winged Grasshopper
A well-camouflaged band-winged grasshopper with pale translucent hindwings. It is one of the most common grasshoppers in arid western North America.
Did You Know?
This grasshopper is so perfectly camouflaged against sandy ground that it is virtually invisible until it takes flight, flashing its pale wings.