Pallid-Winged Grasshopper vs South American Wattle Sawfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Pallid-Winged Grasshopper | South American Wattle Sawfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Trimerotropis pallidipennis | Arge pullata |
| Order | Orthoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Acrididae | Argidae |
| Size | 24-40 mm | 7-10 mm |
| Habitat | Deserts & Drylands | Farmland |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | North America | Southern Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Pallid-Winged Grasshopper
A well-camouflaged band-winged grasshopper with pale translucent hindwings. It is one of the most common grasshoppers in arid western North America.
Did You Know?
This grasshopper is so perfectly camouflaged against sandy ground that it is virtually invisible until it takes flight, flashing its pale wings.
South American Wattle Sawfly
A shiny black argid sawfly that feeds on wattle (Acacia) trees. Larvae are green with dark dorsal markings and can cause significant defoliation.
Did You Know?
This species is one of the relatively few argid sawflies found in Africa, where the family is less diverse than in other continents.