Cloaked Groundhopper vs Zegris eupheme
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Cloaked Groundhopper | Zegris eupheme |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Tetrix ceperoi | Zegris eupheme |
| Order | Orthoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Tetrigidae | Pieridae |
| Size | 7-10 mm | 4-5 cm wingspan |
| Habitat | Heathland | Grasslands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Western Europe, Mediterranean | Spain, Turkey, Central Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Endangered |
Cloaked Groundhopper
A small pygmy grasshopper of bare, damp ground on heathlands and coastal salt pans in western Europe. It is distinguished from related species by its longer wings and preference for saline habitats.
Did You Know?
It is one of the few grasshoppers tolerant of saline conditions, thriving on coastal salt pans where few insects venture.
Zegris eupheme
A white butterfly with orange wingtip patches found in steppe grasslands from Spain to Central Asia. European populations have declined severely due to agriculture.
Did You Know?
In Spain, it is called the 'sooty orange tip' and is considered one of Europe's rarest pierid butterflies.