Urussov's Sawyer vs Saw-backed Grouse Locust
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Urussov's Sawyer | Saw-backed Grouse Locust |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Monochamus urussovii | Acridopeza reticulata |
| Order | Coleoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Cerambycidae | Tetrigidae |
| Size | 20-35 mm | 10-14 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Russia (Siberia, Urals, Far East), Mongolia | Eastern Australia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Urussov's Sawyer
A large dark brown longhorn beetle with greyish pubescence, distributed across the taiga forests of Russia. It primarily attacks fir and spruce trees weakened by fire or storms. Outbreaks can cause significant forestry losses.
Did You Know?
After major forest fires, populations can explode and attack millions of hectares of weakened stands.
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.