Sieber's Mountain Grasshopper vs Introduced Pine Sawfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Sieber's Mountain Grasshopper | Introduced Pine Sawfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Miramella alpina | Diprion similis |
| Order | Orthoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Acrididae | Diprionidae |
| Size | 16-25 mm body length | 7-10 mm (adult) |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Farmland |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Alps, Carpathians, Pyrenees | Europe, North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Sieber's Mountain Grasshopper
A green alpine grasshopper with short wings, common in European mountain meadows. It is one of the most characteristic insects of alpine grasslands.
Did You Know?
It can be found at higher elevations than almost any other European grasshopper.
Introduced Pine Sawfly
A European sawfly introduced to North America that feeds on white pine and other five-needled pines. Larvae feed gregariously and can heavily defoliate trees.
Did You Know?
It was first detected in Connecticut in 1914 and quickly spread across northeastern North America.