Long-horned Grasshopper vs Variegated Cutworm
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Long-horned Grasshopper | Variegated Cutworm |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ruspolia nitidula | Peridroma saucia |
| Order | Orthoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Tettigoniidae | Noctuidae |
| Size | 40-60mm | 40-55 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Wetlands | Farmland |
| Diet | Seed Feeders | Seed Feeders |
| Regions | Africa, Asia, Europe | Worldwide |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Long-horned Grasshopper
A cone-headed katydid with an elongated fastigium and long antennae. It can be green or brown. It is a popular edible insect in East Africa known as nsenene.
Did You Know?
It is considered a delicacy in Uganda where massive seasonal harvests are collected using bright lights at night.
Variegated Cutworm
A mottled brown moth whose plump soil-dwelling caterpillars cut through stems of seedlings at ground level. It attacks a very wide range of vegetables and field crops.
Did You Know?
A single caterpillar can cut down several seedlings in one night, often felling far more plants than it actually eats.