Aquatic Pygmy Grasshopper vs Death Head Hawk Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Aquatic Pygmy Grasshopper | Death Head Hawk Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Scelimena producta | Acherontia lachesis |
| Order | Orthoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Tetrigidae | Sphingidae |
| Size | 12-18 mm | 100-130 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Farmland |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Southeast Asia | Asia |
| 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.
Death Head Hawk Moth
An Asian death head moth that squeaks loudly and raids bee hives for honey.
Did You Know?
It produces a chemical that mimics bee pheromones to avoid attack inside hives.