Australian March Fly vs Short-horned Grasshopper
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Australian March Fly | Short-horned Grasshopper |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Bibio imitator | Phymateus morbillosus |
| Order | Diptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Bibionidae | Pyrgomorphidae |
| Size | 6-10 mm | 50-70 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Heathland |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Australia | Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Australian March Fly
A robust black bibionid fly that appears in large numbers during the Australian autumn. It has a hairy body and is a sluggish flyer, often seen resting on vegetation.
Did You Know?
Despite sharing the common name with horse flies in Australia, march flies in the family Bibionidae are completely harmless.
Short-horned Grasshopper
A toxic foam grasshopper that sequesters milkweed poisons and displays bright warning colors.
Did You Know?
When attacked it exudes toxic foam from its thoracic glands.