# Cosmopepla intergressa The Cosmopepla intergressa, also known as the grasshopper, is a fun little insect that hops around in fields and gardens. They are known for their bright colors and can jump really far! - **Category:** [Insects](https://www.snappit.app/explore/categories/insect) - **Rarity:** Common - **Danger:** 1/5 · Very low - **Habitat:** Grasslands ![Cosmopepla intergressa](https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=Special:Redirect/file/Cosmopepla_intergressa.jpg&width=800) Photo: J Straka, CC BY 4.0 · [Wikimedia Commons](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Cosmopepla_intergressa.jpg) ## Appearance The Cosmopepla intergressa is a small, shield-shaped stink bug with a glossy black body. It features striking bright red or orange markings, including a distinctive band across its back and spots along its sides, making it visually stand out from plain bugs. ## Taxonomy - **Kingdom:** Animalia - **Phylum:** Arthropoda - **Class:** Insecta - **Order:** Hemiptera - **Family:** Pentatomidae - **Genus:** Cosmopepla ## Interesting facts - It grows up through stages that look like tiny versions of the adults! - Its bright colors are a warning sign to hungry predators to stay away! - Its scientific name means 'ornamented robe,' describing its fancy colorful pattern. - This bug can survive winter by finding shelter and becoming dormant as an adult. ## Special abilities - **Stink Spray Defense:** Cosmopepla intergressa can release a foul-smelling liquid when threatened, because it has special glands that help them deter predators. - **Plant Juice Sipper:** Cosmopepla intergressa has a specialized straw-like mouthpart called a rostrum, which helps them pierce plants and suck out their juices. ## Measurements & details - **Wingspan:** 10-14 mm - **Size:** 5-7 mm - **Lifespan:** 30-90 days - **Flight Speed:** 2 km/h - **Leg Count:** 6 ## Diet & Feeding This colorful bug sips juices from plants using its straw-like mouthparts. - **Primary Foods:** Monarda fistulosa, Mentha spicata, Solidago canadensis, Symphyotrichum novae-angliae - **Foraging Method:** Foraging ## Ecological connections - **Eaten by:** [Blue Jay](https://www.snappit.app/explore/blue-jay) (*Cyanocitta cristata*) — Birds often find these bugs despite their warning colors. - **Eaten by:** Flower Crab Spider (*Misumena vatia*) — Spiders ambush insects on flowers. - **Eats:** [Wild Bergamot](https://www.snappit.app/explore/wild-bergamot) (*Monarda fistulosa*) — It feeds on the sap of this plant. - **Eats:** Spearmint (*Mentha spicata*) — This bug uses its mouthparts to sip mint plant juices. ## Traits - [Singing](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/singing): Singing animals produce complex vocalizations, often for purposes of attracting mates, defending territory, or communicating within their species. - [Camouflaged](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/camouflaged): Camouflaged describes organisms that possess coloring or patterns that allow them to blend into their environment. - [Colorful](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/colorful): Colorful describes organisms or objects displaying a wide range of bright and distinct colors. - [Grassland](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/grassland): Grassland habitats are terrestrial biomes dominated by grasses and herbaceous plants, supporting a variety of grazing animals. - [Herbivorous](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/herbivorous): This trait characterizes organisms whose diet consists entirely or primarily of plant material. - [Diurnal](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/diurnal): Diurnal animals are primarily active during daylight hours, typically resting or sleeping at night. - [Speedster](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/speedster): This trait identifies organisms that exhibit exceptional swiftness in movement for hunting, escape, or travel. ## Collections - [Insects](https://www.snappit.app/explore/collections/insects) ## Safety **Danger:** 1/5 · Very low Be gentle if you see a grasshopper. They are delicate and can easily get hurt. ## Frequently Asked Questions ### How to identify Cosmopepla intergressa? Look for six legs, antennae, three body sections and the shape of the wings. Beetles have hardened front wings; flies have just one working pair. Tiny insects may need a close view before their group is clear. Insect Identifier: upload a photo and compare the visible details. ### What is Cosmopepla intergressa's wingspan? 10-14 mm ### How big is Cosmopepla intergressa? 5-7 mm ### How long does Cosmopepla intergressa live? 30-90 days ### How fast can Cosmopepla intergressa fly? 2 km/h ### What does Cosmopepla intergressa eat? This colorful bug sips juices from plants using its straw-like mouthparts. ### Where is Cosmopepla intergressa usually found? Grasslands ### How does Cosmopepla intergressa hunt? Foraging ## Where to spot - [Lockhart Creek Provincial Park](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/lockhart-creek-provincial-park) — British Columbia, CA · State Park ## More Insects - [Common Eastern Bumble Bee](https://www.snappit.app/explore/common-eastern-bumble-bee) (*Bombus impatiens*) - [Spotted Lanternfly](https://www.snappit.app/explore/spotted-lanternfly) (*Lycorma delicatula*) - [Brown-belted Bumble Bee](https://www.snappit.app/explore/brown-belted-bumble-bee) (*Bombus griseocollis*) - [Eastern Carpenter Bee](https://www.snappit.app/explore/eastern-carpenter-bee) (*Xylocopa virginica*) --- Source: [Cosmopepla intergressa: Facts & Places to See — Snappit](https://www.snappit.app/explore/cosmopepla-intergressa)