Pyrenean Mountain Grasshopper vs Hairy Whirligig Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Pyrenean Mountain Grasshopper | Hairy Whirligig Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cophopodisma pyrenaea | Orectochilus villosus |
| Order | Orthoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Acrididae | Gyrinidae |
| Size | 14-20 mm body length | 5-7 mm |
| Habitat | Mountains | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Pyrenees, France, Spain | Europe |
| Conservation | Vulnerable | Least Concern |
Pyrenean Mountain Grasshopper
An endemic flightless grasshopper restricted to high elevations in the Pyrenees. It has a compact body adapted to its exposed habitat.
Did You Know?
It is found nowhere else on Earth outside the Pyrenees mountain range.
Hairy Whirligig Beetle
A nocturnal whirligig beetle covered in fine golden hairs that trap air underwater. Unlike other whirligigs it hides under stones by day.
Did You Know?
It is the only European whirligig beetle that is primarily nocturnal rather than diurnal.