Aquatic Pygmy Grasshopper vs Bella Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Aquatic Pygmy Grasshopper | Bella Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Scelimena producta | Utetheisa ornatrix |
| Order | Orthoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Tetrigidae | Arctiidae |
| Size | 12-18 mm | 33-46 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Beaches & Coastal |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Southeast Asia | Southeastern United States, Central and South America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Aquatic Pygmy Grasshopper
A remarkable semi-aquatic pygmy grasshopper with paddle-like hind legs used for swimming. It dives and swims underwater to feed on aquatic algae.
Did You Know?
It is one of the very few grasshoppers in the world that can swim underwater, using its flattened hind legs as paddles.
Bella Moth
A brightly colored moth with pink-orange forewings covered in white and black spots. It sequesters toxic pyrrolizidine alkaloids from its host plants for chemical defense.
Did You Know?
Males transfer protective alkaloids to females during mating, which she then deposits onto her eggs to protect them.