Heath Grasshopper vs White-Lined Sphinx Moth Hornworm
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Heath Grasshopper | White-Lined Sphinx Moth Hornworm |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Chorthippus vagans | Cibolacris parviceps |
| Order | Orthoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Acrididae | Acrididae |
| Size | 12-18mm | 12-18 mm |
| Habitat | Heathland | Deserts & Drylands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe | North America |
| Conservation | Near Threatened | Least Concern |
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.
White-Lined Sphinx Moth Hornworm
A tiny, short-faced grasshopper adapted to the harshest parts of the Chihuahuan Desert. Its compact body reduces the surface area exposed to drying winds.
Did You Know?
It is one of the smallest grasshoppers in North American deserts, easily overlooked on the desert floor.