Celebes Leaf Insect vs Heath Grasshopper
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Celebes Leaf Insect | Heath Grasshopper |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Phyllium celebicum | Chorthippus vagans |
| Order | Phasmatodea | Orthoptera |
| Family | Phylliidae | Acrididae |
| Size | 65-85 mm | 12-18mm |
| Habitat | Mountains | Heathland |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Sulawesi, Indonesia | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
Celebes Leaf Insect
A leaf insect from Sulawesi with remarkably detailed leaf venation on its wings and body. Color ranges from bright green to yellow with brown edges.
Did You Know?
Its eggs resemble tiny seeds, providing camouflage even before the insect hatches.
Heath Grasshopper
A small brown grasshopper confined to heathland. One of the rarest grasshoppers in Britain.
Did You Know?
Confined to a handful of heathland sites in Dorset and threatened by heathland loss and scrub encroachment.