Mahogany Dun vs Sieber's Mountain Grasshopper
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Mahogany Dun | Sieber's Mountain Grasshopper |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Isonychia harperi | Miramella alpina |
| Order | Ephemeroptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Isonychiidae | Acrididae |
| Size | 13-17 mm | 16-25 mm body length |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Grasslands |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | North America | Alps, Carpathians, Pyrenees |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Mahogany Dun
A large reddish-brown mayfly with impressive filter-feeding forelegs. Nymphs prefer moderate to fast riffles with clean gravel substrates.
Did You Know?
Adults hold their forelegs forward in flight, making them easy to identify on the wing.
Sieber's Mountain Grasshopper
A green alpine grasshopper with short wings, common in European mountain meadows. It is one of the most characteristic insects of alpine grasslands.
Did You Know?
It can be found at higher elevations than almost any other European grasshopper.