Meadow Quedius vs Aquatic Pygmy Grasshopper
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Meadow Quedius | Aquatic Pygmy Grasshopper |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Quedius curtipennis | Scelimena producta |
| Order | Coleoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Staphylinidae | Tetrigidae |
| Size | 7-10 mm | 12-18 mm |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe | Southeast Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Meadow Quedius
A common rove beetle of grasslands and meadows with shortened wing cases exposing the flexible abdomen. Found in grass tussocks and at the base of vegetation.
Did You Know?
Despite having short wing cases, it can still fly by unfolding long membranous hindwings stored beneath them.
Aquatic Pygmy Grasshopper
A remarkable semi-aquatic pygmy grasshopper with paddle-like hind legs used for swimming. It dives and swims underwater to feed on aquatic algae.
Did You Know?
It is one of the very few grasshoppers in the world that can swim underwater, using its flattened hind legs as paddles.