Redheaded Pine Sawfly vs Desert Clicker Grasshopper
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Redheaded Pine Sawfly | Desert Clicker Grasshopper |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Neodiprion lecontei | Ligurotettix coquilletti |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Diprionidae | Acrididae |
| Size | 6-8 mm (adult) | 18-25 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Deserts & Drylands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | North America | North America |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Redheaded Pine Sawfly
The most widely distributed pine sawfly in eastern North America. Larvae can completely defoliate young pines, sometimes killing them.
Did You Know?
Larvae rear up in unison and regurgitate resinous fluid when disturbed as a group defense.
Desert Clicker Grasshopper
A small, slender grasshopper found exclusively on creosote bushes in the Sonoran and Mojave deserts. Males produce rapid clicking songs to attract mates.
Did You Know?
It feeds on toxic creosote resin that deters most other herbivores, gaining chemical protection from predators.