Mottled Grasshopper vs Hop Flea Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Mottled Grasshopper | Hop Flea Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Myrmeleotettix maculatus | Psylliodes attenuata |
| Order | Orthoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Acrididae | Chrysomelidae |
| Size | 11-19mm | 2-3 mm |
| Habitat | Beaches & Coastal | Gardens |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Mottled Grasshopper
A small variable grasshopper with distinctively clubbed antennae in males. Colors range from green to brown to purple.
Did You Know?
Males have uniquely club-tipped antennae unlike any other European grasshopper species.
Hop Flea Beetle
A small bronze flea beetle that feeds on hops and hemp. Can cause economic damage to hop gardens. Adults create characteristic small round holes in leaves.
Did You Know?
Has been associated with cannabis cultivation since ancient times, with records dating back centuries.