Atlas Blue Butterfly vs Woodland Grasshopper
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Atlas Blue Butterfly | Woodland Grasshopper |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Polyommatus atlanticus | Omocestus rufipes |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Lycaenidae | Acrididae |
| Size | 25-32 mm wingspan | 13-22mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Heathland |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Africa | Europe |
| Conservation | Vulnerable | Least Concern |
Atlas Blue Butterfly
A small blue butterfly restricted to high-altitude cedar forests in Morocco.
Did You Know?
It survives at elevations above 1800 meters in North Africa.
Woodland Grasshopper
A small dark grasshopper with a distinctive red-tipped abdomen in both sexes. Found in warm sheltered spots.
Did You Know?
Identified by its red-tipped abdomen which is visible even when the grasshopper is hopping away from you.