Valley Jerusalem Cricket vs Archangel Longitarsus
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Valley Jerusalem Cricket | Archangel Longitarsus |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Stenopelmatus pictus | Longitarsus ganglbaueri |
| Order | Orthoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Stenopelmatidae | Chrysomelidae |
| Size | 30-50 mm | 1.5-2.5 mm |
| Habitat | Deserts & Drylands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Root Feeders | Root Feeders |
| Regions | North America | Central and Western Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Valley Jerusalem Cricket
A boldly banded Jerusalem cricket found in the arid valleys of California. Its large jaws can deliver a painful but harmless bite.
Did You Know?
Despite its common name, it is neither from Jerusalem nor a true cricket.
Archangel Longitarsus
A minute flea beetle associated with yellow archangel in European woodlands. Larvae mine in the roots of labiates. Very easily overlooked due to its tiny size.
Did You Know?
Despite being barely visible to the naked eye, these tiny beetles can jump over 50 times their own body length.