Heath Grasshopper vs Red Poplar Leaf Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Heath Grasshopper | Red Poplar Leaf Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Chorthippus vagans | Chrysomela populi |
| Order | Orthoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Acrididae | Chrysomelidae |
| Size | 12-18mm | 10-12 mm |
| Habitat | Heathland | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe | Europe, Asia |
| 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.
Red Poplar Leaf Beetle
A shiny red-orange beetle with a black head, commonly found on poplar and willow trees. Larvae release a pungent salicylaldehyde when disturbed.
Did You Know?
Larvae convert compounds from willow leaves into a chemical that smells like almonds to deter predators.