Alpine Grasshopper vs Black Maple
Chorthippus alticola compared with Acer nigrum
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Alpine Grasshopper | Black Maple |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Animals) | Plantae (Plants) |
| Phylum | Arthropoda (Arthropods) | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) |
| Class | Insecta (Insects) | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) |
| Order | Orthoptera (Orthoptera) | Sapindales (Sapindales) |
| Family | Acrididae | Sapindaceae |
| Genus | Chorthippus | Acer |
| Species | Chorthippus alticola | Acer nigrum |
Conservation Status
Alpine Grasshopper
LC — Least ConcernBlack Maple
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Alpine Grasshopper | Black Maple |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Alpine Grasshopper
Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
Black Maple
Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
Distributed across Canada and United States.
Alpine Grasshopper
The Alpine Grasshopper (Chorthippus alticola) is a species in the genus Chorthippus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
Black Maple
The Black Maple (Acer nigrum) is a species in the genus Acer. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
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