Ohlone Tiger Beetle vs Sieber's Mountain Grasshopper
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Ohlone Tiger Beetle | Sieber's Mountain Grasshopper |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cicindela ohlone | Miramella alpina |
| Order | Coleoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Carabidae | Acrididae |
| Size | 10-12 mm | 16-25 mm body length |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Grasslands |
| Diet | Predators | Omnivores |
| Regions | Santa Cruz County, California, United States | Alps, Carpathians, Pyrenees |
| Conservation | Endangered | Least Concern |
Ohlone Tiger Beetle
One of the rarest tiger beetles in North America, known from only a handful of coastal terrace grassland sites near Santa Cruz, California. It has greenish-bronze elytra with thin white markings.
Did You Know?
Described as recently as 1993, it is found on fewer than 10 sites totaling less than 50 acres, making it one of the most geographically restricted insects in North America.
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.