Proscopiid Stick Grasshopper vs White-tailed Bumblebee
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Proscopiid Stick Grasshopper | White-tailed Bumblebee |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Proscopia scabra | Bombus lucorum |
| Order | Orthoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Proscopiidae | Apidae |
| Size | 40-70 mm | 11-20mm |
| Habitat | Heathland | Farmland |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | South America | Europe, Asia |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Proscopiid Stick Grasshopper
An extremely elongated, wingless grasshopper that closely resembles a stick insect. Its thread-thin body and swaying walk make it virtually invisible among grass stems and twigs.
Did You Know?
Despite being a grasshopper, it looks so much like a stick insect that even entomologists can mistake it at first glance.
White-tailed Bumblebee
A common bumblebee with two yellow bands and a white tail. Part of a complex of similar-looking species.
Did You Know?
Actually comprises three nearly identical species only reliably separated by DNA analysis or chemical signatures.