Colorado Soldier Beetle vs Stone Grasshopper
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Colorado Soldier Beetle | Stone Grasshopper |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Chauliognathus basalis | Prionotropis hystrix |
| Order | Coleoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Cantharidae | Pamphagidae |
| Size | 8-12mm | 35-50 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Underground |
| Diet | Predators | Herbivores |
| Regions | North America | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Critically Endangered |
Colorado Soldier Beetle
A soft-bodied beetle with orange and brown elytra commonly found on flowers. It is an important pollinator and predator of small insects.
Did You Know?
Soldier beetles produce toxic compounds called cantharidins in their blood that make them unpalatable to predators.
Stone Grasshopper
A heavy-bodied flightless grasshopper that resembles a lichen-covered pebble.
Did You Know?
Its habitat in southern France has declined so severely it faces extinction.