Senegalese Grasshopper vs Pipevine Swallowtail
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Senegalese Grasshopper | Pipevine Swallowtail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Oedaleus senegalensis | Battus philenor |
| Order | Orthoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Acrididae | Papilionidae |
| Size | 20-30 mm | 70-110 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Farmland | Grasslands |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | West Africa, Sahel region | North America from southern Canada to Mexico |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
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.
Pipevine Swallowtail
A dark swallowtail with brilliant iridescent blue hindwings and an orange-spotted underside. Its toxicity from Aristolochia host plants makes it the model for several mimicry complexes.
Did You Know?
At least five other butterfly species mimic its appearance to gain protection from predators.