Monkey Grasshopper vs Schaus Swallowtail
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Monkey Grasshopper | Schaus Swallowtail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Paramastax nigra | Heraclides aristodemus ponceanus |
| Order | Orthoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Eumastacidae | Papilionidae |
| Size | 12-18 mm | 83-95 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Herbivores | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | South America | Florida Keys, United States |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Endangered |
Monkey Grasshopper
A miniature grasshopper with bright metallic blue and orange coloration.
Did You Know?
Its vivid coloration is aposematic, warning predators of unpalatable body chemicals.
Schaus Swallowtail
A dark swallowtail with yellow bands and rusty-brown hindwing patches restricted to hardwood hammocks of the Florida Keys. It is one of the most endangered butterflies in the United States.
Did You Know?
After Hurricane Andrew in 1992 nearly wiped out the species, a captive breeding program at the University of Florida saved it from extinction.