Cobalt Milkweed Beetle vs Pallid-Winged Grasshopper
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Cobalt Milkweed Beetle | Pallid-Winged Grasshopper |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Chrysochus cobaltinus auratus | Trimerotropis pallidipennis |
| Order | Coleoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Chrysomelidae | Acrididae |
| Size | 8-11mm | 24-40 mm |
| Habitat | Meadows | Deserts & Drylands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | North America | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Cobalt Milkweed Beetle
A subspecies of the cobalt blue milkweed beetle with slightly more golden-green coloring.
Did You Know?
The metallic blue and green coloring warns predators that it has sequestered toxic compounds from milkweed.
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.