Round-bodied Scydmaenine vs Matchstick Grasshopper
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Round-bodied Scydmaenine | Matchstick Grasshopper |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Scydmaenus tarsatus | Eumastax vittata |
| Order | Coleoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Staphylinidae | Eumastacidae |
| Size | 1-2 mm | 15-20 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Predators | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe | South America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Round-bodied Scydmaenine
A minute, convex rove beetle of the subfamily Scydmaeninae with a distinctively constricted waist between thorax and abdomen. It is a specialized predator of armored mites in forest soil.
Did You Know?
This tiny beetle has evolved specialized mandibles that can crack open the heavily armored shells of oribatid mites, prey that most other predators cannot exploit.
Matchstick Grasshopper
A tiny colorful grasshopper with an extremely slender body resembling a matchstick.
Did You Know?
Its bright blue and orange coloration warns predators of its toxicity.