Bark Mimic Grasshopper vs Schaus Swallowtail
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Bark Mimic Grasshopper | Schaus Swallowtail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Chorotypus gallinaceus | Heraclides aristodemus ponceanus |
| Order | Orthoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Chorotypidae | Papilionidae |
| Size | 30-50 mm | 83-95 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Southeast Asia, India | Florida Keys, United States |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Endangered |
Bark Mimic Grasshopper
A Southeast Asian grasshopper with a broad, flattened body shaped like a piece of bark. Its mottled brown wings provide perfect camouflage on tree trunks.
Did You Know?
It presses itself flat against bark and orients its body along trunk ridges to eliminate any telltale shadow.
Schaus Swallowtail
A dark swallowtail with yellow bands and rusty-brown hindwing patches restricted to hardwood hammocks of the Florida Keys. It is one of the most endangered butterflies in the United States.
Did You Know?
After Hurricane Andrew in 1992 nearly wiped out the species, a captive breeding program at the University of Florida saved it from extinction.