Creosote Bush Grasshopper Bug vs North American Backswimmer
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Creosote Bush Grasshopper Bug | North American Backswimmer |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Bootettix argentatus | Notonecta undulata |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Miridae | Notonectidae |
| Size | 4-6 mm | 10-14 mm |
| Habitat | Deserts & Drylands | Ponds & Lakes |
| Diet | Herbivores | Predators |
| Regions | North America | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Creosote Bush Grasshopper Bug
A tiny plant bug exclusively associated with creosote bush in North American deserts. Its silvery-green coloring blends perfectly with creosote foliage.
Did You Know?
It is one of the few insects that can tolerate the highly toxic resins of the creosote bush.
North American Backswimmer
A common backswimmer across North America that hunts by floating upside down at the surface. Its large eyes help it spot prey from below.
Did You Know?
It is an important natural predator of mosquito larvae and can significantly reduce mosquito populations in small ponds.