Two-spotted Grouse Locust vs Northern Ladybird
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Two-spotted Grouse Locust | Northern Ladybird |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Paratettix mexicanus | Coccinella trifasciata |
| Order | Orthoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Tetrigidae | Coccinellidae |
| Size | 7-10 mm | 4-6 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Heathland |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | North America, Central America | Alaska, northern Canada, subarctic Scandinavia, northern Russia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Two-spotted Grouse Locust
A tiny pygmy grasshopper commonly found at the muddy margins of ponds and streams across the Americas. It often has two pale spots on its pronotum.
Did You Know?
It spends most of its time at the water's edge and can leap onto the water surface and skate across it to escape danger.
Northern Ladybird
A small ladybird with orange-red elytra bearing three distinct black crossbands. It is cold-adapted and found further north than most other ladybird species. Adults and larvae are predators of aphids on northern vegetation.
Did You Know?
This ladybird aggregates in large groups under rocks in autumn, entering communal hibernation to survive the Arctic winter.