Painted Grasshopper vs Columbia Tiger Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Painted Grasshopper | Columbia Tiger Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Poekilocerus pictus | Cicindela columbica |
| Order | Orthoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Pyrgomorphidae | Cicindelidae |
| Size | 40-55 mm | 1-1.5 cm |
| Habitat | Heathland | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Asia | United States |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Endangered |
Painted Grasshopper
A strikingly colorful grasshopper with bright yellow and turquoise markings found in the Indian subcontinent. Its vivid coloration warns predators of its toxicity.
Did You Know?
This grasshopper sequesters toxic cardiac glycosides from the milkweed plants it eats, making it poisonous to birds and other predators.
Columbia Tiger Beetle
A rare tiger beetle known from sandy riverbanks in the Pacific Northwest. It is an agile predator that chases down small insects on sand.
Did You Know?
Tiger beetles are among the fastest insects relative to body size, running so fast they temporarily go blind.