Rose Sawfly vs Slant-faced Grasshopper

Side-by-side species comparison

Attribute Rose Sawfly Slant-faced Grasshopper
Scientific Name Arge ochropus Acrida ungarica
Order Hymenoptera Orthoptera
Family Argidae Acrididae
Size 7-10 mm 40-70mm
Habitat Gardens Heathland
Diet Herbivores Herbivores
Regions Europe, Western Asia Europe, Asia, Africa
Conservation Least Concern Least Concern

Rose Sawfly

A yellow and black sawfly whose larvae skeletonize rose leaves. Adults are commonly found on rose bushes in gardens throughout Europe.

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Did You Know?

Its larvae curl into an S-shape and drop off leaves when disturbed as an escape strategy.

Slant-faced Grasshopper

A striking grasshopper with an elongated, cone-shaped head and long antennae. It can be green or brown depending on habitat. Its slanted face is a distinctive identification feature.

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Did You Know?

It can change color between green and brown depending on the season and its surroundings.