Common Groundhopper vs Blue Death-feigning Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Common Groundhopper | Blue Death-feigning Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Tetrix undulata | Asbolus verrucosus |
| Order | Orthoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Tetrigidae | Tenebrionidae |
| Size | 8-11 mm | 18-21mm |
| Habitat | Heathland | Deserts & Drylands |
| Diet | Detritivores | Detritivores |
| Regions | Europe, Northern Asia | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Common Groundhopper
A tiny, dark pygmy grasshopper whose pronotum extends backward over the entire abdomen like a shield. It is active year-round and can even be found basking on bare ground in midwinter.
Did You Know?
It overwinters as an adult and can be found active on warm days in every month of the year, even January.
Blue Death-feigning Beetle
A rounded blue-grey desert beetle covered in a waxy powder-blue coating. When threatened it flips onto its back and plays dead with legs extended stiffly.
Did You Know?
Its death-feigning behavior is so convincing that predators lose interest and the beetle can remain motionless for hours.