Puss Moth vs Foam Grasshopper
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Puss Moth | Foam Grasshopper |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cerura vinula | Dictyophorus spumans |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Notodontidae | Pyrgomorphidae |
| Size | 58-80 mm wingspan | 50-80 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Heathland |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe, Asia | Southern Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Puss Moth
A furry white moth whose caterpillar has whip-like tail filaments and sprays formic acid.
Did You Know?
The caterpillar can shoot a jet of formic acid from a gland behind its head.
Foam Grasshopper
A large black and red grasshopper that produces a foul-smelling toxic foam when disturbed. It is one of Africa's most recognizable grasshoppers.
Did You Know?
The toxic foam it produces from its thoracic glands contains cardiac glycosides concentrated from the milkweeds it eats.