Eastern Lubber Grasshopper vs Green Lestes
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Eastern Lubber Grasshopper | Green Lestes |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Romalea microptera | Lestes viridis |
| Order | Orthoptera | Odonata |
| Family | Romaleidae | Lestidae |
| Size | 50-80 mm | 39-48 mm body length |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Ponds & Lakes |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | North America | Europe |
| 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.
Green Lestes
A metallic green damselfly that lays eggs into the bark of overhanging trees. Creates distinctive oviposition scars on willow branches. One of the latest damselflies to fly.
Did You Know?
Uniquely among damselflies, it lays its eggs into tree bark above water rather than into aquatic plants.