Rounded Metalmark vs Senegalese Grasshopper
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Rounded Metalmark | Senegalese Grasshopper |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Calephelis perditalis | Oedaleus senegalensis |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Riodinidae | Acrididae |
| Size | 20-26 mm wingspan | 20-30 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Farmland |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | South Texas, northeastern Mexico | West Africa, Sahel region |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Rounded Metalmark
A small reddish-brown metalmark with distinctly rounded wing margins and two rows of metallic silvery spots. It is found in subtropical scrublands near the Mexican border.
Did You Know?
It is so obscure that some populations were only discovered through targeted surveys of rare habitat in the Rio Grande Valley.
Senegalese Grasshopper
A small to medium grasshopper with an X-shaped marking on the pronotum and blue hindwings. It is an important crop pest across the Sahel.
Did You Know?
After good rains in the Sahel, populations can explode so rapidly that they cause significant damage to millet crops within days.