Moss Grasshopper vs Oak Pinhole Borer
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Moss Grasshopper | Oak Pinhole Borer |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Batrachideinae sp. (Coscineuta coxalis) | Platypus cylindrus |
| Order | Orthoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Tetrigidae | Curculionidae |
| Size | 10-18 mm | 4-6 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Gardens |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Central America, South America | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Moss Grasshopper
A tiny pygmy grasshopper with an elongated pronotum covered in moss-like textures. It is practically invisible on moss-covered rocks and logs.
Did You Know?
Its pronotum extends far beyond its abdomen and is textured to precisely mimic the moss it feeds on.
Oak Pinhole Borer
A tiny ambrosia beetle that bores into oak trees and cultivates fungal gardens inside its tunnels. The only European species of its subfamily. Males guard the tunnel entrance.
Did You Know?
One of the few farming insects in Europe, cultivating fungal crops inside tunnels bored into oak wood.