Two-spotted Grouse Locust vs Small Tortoiseshell
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Two-spotted Grouse Locust | Small Tortoiseshell |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Paratettix mexicanus | Aglais urticae |
| Order | Orthoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Tetrigidae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | 7-10 mm | Wingspan 45-55mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Woodlands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | North America, Central America | Europe, Asia |
| 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.
Small Tortoiseshell
A familiar orange butterfly with black and yellow markings and a row of blue crescents along the wing margins. It hibernates in buildings over winter.
Did You Know?
Adults hibernate in attics and sheds and can survive freezing temperatures by producing glycerol as natural antifreeze.