Delta Flower Scarab vs Blue-winged Grasshopper
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Delta Flower Scarab | Blue-winged Grasshopper |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Trigonopeltastes delta | Oedipoda caerulescens |
| Order | Coleoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Acrididae |
| Size | 8-12mm | 15-28mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Underground |
| Diet | Pollen Feeders | Predators |
| Regions | North America | Europe, Asia, Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Delta Flower Scarab
A small triangular beetle marked with a distinctive delta-shaped pattern in yellow and black. It is a common flower visitor in the southeastern United States.
Did You Know?
The triangular marking on its pronotum closely resembles the Greek letter delta giving it both its common and scientific names.
Blue-winged Grasshopper
A well-camouflaged grasshopper that reveals bright blue hindwings when it flies. At rest it blends perfectly with bare ground. The flash of blue startles predators during escape flights.
Did You Know?
The sudden flash of blue wings during flight confuses predators, then it vanishes when it lands and folds them.