Eastern Lubber Grasshopper vs Common Green Darner
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Eastern Lubber Grasshopper | Common Green Darner |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Romalea microptera | Anax junius |
| Order | Orthoptera | Odonata |
| Family | Romaleidae | Aeshnidae |
| Size | 50-80 mm | 68-80 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Ponds & Lakes |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | North America | North America, Central America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Eastern Lubber Grasshopper
A large, brightly colored grasshopper with short wings that cannot fly. Its bold yellow, red, and black coloration warns predators of its toxic secretions.
Did You Know?
When threatened, lubber grasshoppers secrete a foul-smelling, toxic froth from their thoracic spiracles that can sicken birds.
Common Green Darner
A large migratory dragonfly with a green thorax and blue abdomen found across North America. It undertakes multigenerational migrations spanning thousands of kilometers.
Did You Know?
Green darners migrate in swarms of millions from Canada to Mexico each autumn, with the return journey completed by their offspring the following spring.