Creoleon Antlion vs Foam Grasshopper
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Creoleon Antlion | Foam Grasshopper |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Creoleon plumbeus | Dictyophorus spumans |
| Order | Neuroptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Myrmeleontidae | Pyrgomorphidae |
| Size | 55-75 mm wingspan | 50-80 mm |
| Habitat | Heathland | Heathland |
| Diet | Predators | Herbivores |
| Regions | Southern Europe, Middle East, North Africa | Southern Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Creoleon Antlion
A robust Mediterranean antlion with lead-grey coloring on the thorax. Found in dry, warm habitats across southern Europe and the Middle East.
Did You Know?
Unlike classic antlions, its larvae lie buried in soil without building funnel traps.
Foam Grasshopper
A large black and red grasshopper that produces a foul-smelling toxic foam when disturbed. It is one of Africa's most recognizable grasshoppers.
Did You Know?
The toxic foam it produces from its thoracic glands contains cardiac glycosides concentrated from the milkweeds it eats.