Sunflower Leaf Beetle vs Gray Bird Grasshopper
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Sunflower Leaf Beetle | Gray Bird Grasshopper |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Zygogramma exclamationis | Schistocerca nitens |
| Order | Coleoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Chrysomelidae | Acrididae |
| Size | 6-8 mm | 35-55 mm |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Deserts & Drylands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | North America | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Sunflower Leaf Beetle
A pale yellowish-brown beetle with dark brown elytral stripes that curve to form an exclamation-mark-like pattern. It feeds on sunflower and related composites.
Did You Know?
Its species name 'exclamationis' refers to the exclamation-point-shaped dark mark on each elytron.
Gray Bird Grasshopper
A large, strong-flying grasshopper of arid western North America. It is closely related to the desert locust but does not form true swarms.
Did You Know?
It can fly several kilometers in a single flight, making it one of the most mobile grasshoppers in North America.