Horse-head Grasshopper vs Ruby Tiger Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Horse-head Grasshopper | Ruby Tiger Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pseudoproscopia scabra | Phragmatobia fuliginosa |
| Order | Orthoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Proscopiidae | Arctiidae |
| Size | 60-100 mm | 28-35 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Heathland | Heathland |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | South America | Europe, Asia, North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Horse-head Grasshopper
An extremely elongated grasshopper with a head shaped like a miniature horse head.
Did You Know?
It lacks hindwing flight capability and relies on its stick-like camouflage.
Ruby Tiger Moth
A small tiger moth with dark brownish-red forewings and rosy-red hindwings spotted with black. It is common across the northern hemisphere and flies both day and night.
Did You Know?
The hairy caterpillar can survive being frozen solid during winter and resumes feeding when it thaws.