Pyrenean Mountain Grasshopper vs Spanish Copper
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Pyrenean Mountain Grasshopper | Spanish Copper |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cophopodisma pyrenaea | Carabus hispanus |
| Order | Orthoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Acrididae | Carabidae |
| Size | 14-20 mm body length | 22-34 mm |
| Habitat | Mountains | Forests |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Pyrenees, France, Spain | Southern Europe, Western 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.
Spanish Copper
A spectacular ground beetle with vivid coppery-red and green metallic colouring. It inhabits southern French and Iberian mountain forests.
Did You Know?
Collectors once prized it so highly that over-collection led to local population declines.