Provencal Burnet vs Variegated Grasshopper
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Provencal Burnet | Variegated Grasshopper |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Zygaena occitanica | Zonocerus variegatus |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Zygaenidae | Pyrgomorphidae |
| Size | Wingspan 25-35mm | 30-50mm |
| Habitat | Heathland | Farmland |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe, Africa | Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Provencal Burnet
A small day-flying moth with dark blue-green metallic forewings bearing red spots and bright red hindwings. It contains hydrogen cyanide for defense.
Did You Know?
Both adults and larvae contain cyanide compounds making them toxic to birds and other predators at all life stages.
Variegated Grasshopper
A brightly colored grasshopper with striking patterns of yellow, green, black, and orange. It feeds on toxic plants and sequesters the toxins for defense. It forms large aggregations.
Did You Know?
It deliberately eats toxic plants to make itself poisonous, and its bright colors warn predators of this.