Saw-backed Grouse Locust vs Pine Sawyer Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Saw-backed Grouse Locust | Pine Sawyer Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Acridopeza reticulata | Monochamus galloprovincialis |
| Order | Orthoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Tetrigidae | Cerambycidae |
| Size | 10-14 mm | 15-28 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Herbivores | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Eastern Australia | Europe, North Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Saw-backed Grouse Locust
An Australian pygmy grasshopper with a distinctly serrated or saw-toothed pronotal keel. It is found in moist forest floor habitats.
Did You Know?
Its serrated pronotum crest is unique among Australian tetrigids and gives it an almost reptilian appearance.
Pine Sawyer Beetle
A large brown longhorn beetle that breeds in dying or recently dead pine trees. It is a vector of the devastating pine wood nematode.
Did You Know?
It can transmit pinewood nematode, which has destroyed vast pine forests in Portugal.