Pergid Sawfly vs Mottled Grasshopper
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Pergid Sawfly | Mottled Grasshopper |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Perga affinis | Myrmeleotettix maculatus |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Pergidae | Acrididae |
| Size | 15-20 mm | 11-19mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Beaches & Coastal |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Eastern Australia | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Pergid Sawfly
An Australian sawfly whose larvae form dense defensive clusters called spitfires on eucalyptus trees. When threatened, larvae rear up and regurgitate eucalyptus oil.
Did You Know?
Larvae tap their tails on the branch in unison to signal the group to move to fresh leaves.
Mottled Grasshopper
A small variable grasshopper with distinctively clubbed antennae in males. Colors range from green to brown to purple.
Did You Know?
Males have uniquely club-tipped antennae unlike any other European grasshopper species.