Formidable Pygmy Grasshopper vs Green Grooved Dung Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Formidable Pygmy Grasshopper | Green Grooved Dung Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Notocerus formidabilis | Phanaeus difformis |
| Order | Orthoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Tetrigidae | Scarabaeidae |
| Size | 8-12 mm | 11-18 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Omnivores | Dung Feeders |
| Regions | Africa | Southeastern North America |
| Conservation | Data Deficient | Least Concern |
Formidable Pygmy Grasshopper
An extremely rare Madagascan grasshopper not observed since its original description in 1974. Its true coloration was only recently documented from photographs.
Did You Know?
This species went unobserved for nearly 50 years after its original description — making it one of the most mysterious grasshoppers known to science.
Green Grooved Dung Beetle
A metallic green and copper tunneling dung beetle with a prominent male horn that is slightly offset to one side. The pronotum is smoothly convex and brilliantly iridescent. Found in southeastern North American forests.
Did You Know?
The asymmetrical horn of the male is unique among North American Phanaeus species.