African Map Butterfly vs Saw-backed Grouse Locust

Side-by-side species comparison

Attribute African Map Butterfly Saw-backed Grouse Locust
Scientific Name Cyrestis camillus Acridopeza reticulata
Order Lepidoptera Orthoptera
Family Nymphalidae Tetrigidae
Size 45-55 mm wingspan 10-14 mm
Habitat Rivers & Streams Forests
Diet Herbivores Herbivores
Regions West Africa, Central Africa, East Africa Eastern Australia
Conservation Least Concern Least Concern

African Map Butterfly

A delicate white butterfly with fine dark lines across its wings resembling a map or circuit board. It rests with wings spread flat on leaves.

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Did You Know?

Its translucent white wings and fine line pattern make it almost invisible when it rests on pale bark or lichen.

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.

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Did You Know?

Its serrated pronotum crest is unique among Australian tetrigids and gives it an almost reptilian appearance.