Ornate Pygmy Grasshopper vs Cuban Green Anole Click Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Ornate Pygmy Grasshopper | Cuban Green Anole Click Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Tetrix ornata | Alaus myops |
| Order | Orthoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Tetrigidae | Elateridae |
| Size | 7-10 mm | 25-45 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Omnivores | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | North America | Cuba, Caribbean |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Ornate Pygmy Grasshopper
A tiny, intricately patterned groundhopper found on bare sandy soils in North American prairies and open woodlands. Its flattened, cryptic body blends perfectly with gravel and dry soil surfaces.
Did You Know?
When disturbed it can leap into a short flight that ends with a tumbling landing, making it very hard to track.
Cuban Green Anole Click Beetle
A large click beetle found in Cuba and the Caribbean with prominent false eyespots. It can launch itself into the air with an audible click.
Did You Know?
Its clicking mechanism can launch it up to 30 centimeters into the air to escape predators.