Heath Grasshopper vs Bronze Flea Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Heath Grasshopper | Bronze Flea Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Chorthippus vagans | Altica ambiens |
| Order | Orthoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Acrididae | Chrysomelidae |
| Size | 12-18mm | 4-6 mm |
| Habitat | Heathland | Wetlands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe | North America |
| Conservation | Near Threatened | Least Concern |
Heath Grasshopper
A small brown grasshopper confined to heathland. One of the rarest grasshoppers in Britain.
Did You Know?
Confined to a handful of heathland sites in Dorset and threatened by heathland loss and scrub encroachment.
Bronze Flea Beetle
A metallic bronze to greenish flea beetle with prominent hind leg development. It feeds on alder leaves in wetland habitats across North America.
Did You Know?
Heavy infestations can cause nearly complete defoliation of alder shrubs, which then produce a second flush of leaves later in the season.