Lined June Beetle vs Rainbow Grasshopper
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Lined June Beetle | Rainbow Grasshopper |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Polyphylla decemlineata | Dactylotum variegatum |
| Order | Coleoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Acrididae |
| Size | 22-35 mm | 20-30mm |
| Habitat | Deserts & Drylands | Deserts & Drylands |
| Diet | Root Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Western North America | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Lined June Beetle
A large scarab beetle with striking white-striped elytra found in western North America. Males have enormous lamellate antennae used to detect female pheromones.
Did You Know?
When handled, they produce a hissing sound by forcing air through their spiracles.
Rainbow Grasshopper
A small short-winged grasshopper brightly patterned in red, orange, blue, and black. Despite its vivid warning colors, it is not actually toxic. It is slow-moving and easy to observe.
Did You Know?
Its striking rainbow coloring is a bluff; it has no toxins but mimics the appearance of genuinely poisonous insects.