Horse-head Grasshopper vs Scarlet-Bodied Pergid Sawfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Horse-head Grasshopper | Scarlet-Bodied Pergid Sawfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pseudoproscopia scabra | Perga kirbyi |
| Order | Orthoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Proscopiidae | Pergidae |
| Size | 60-100 mm | 16-24 mm |
| Habitat | Heathland | Woodlands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | South America | Australia |
| 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.
Scarlet-Bodied Pergid Sawfly
A large, robustly built Australian sawfly with a bright scarlet to red-orange abdomen and dark head and thorax. Its spitfire larvae feed on eucalyptus in tight clusters.
Did You Know?
Adult females demonstrate rare parental care for an insect by guarding their egg batch and early-instar larvae on the eucalyptus leaf.