Short-horned Grasshopper vs Monkey Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Short-horned Grasshopper | Monkey Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Phymateus morbillosus | Hopliini scolioides |
| Order | Orthoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Pyrgomorphidae | Scarabaeidae |
| Size | 50-70 mm | 8-15 mm |
| Habitat | Heathland | Heathland |
| Diet | Herbivores | Pollen Feeders |
| Regions | Africa | Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Short-horned Grasshopper
A toxic foam grasshopper that sequesters milkweed poisons and displays bright warning colors.
Did You Know?
When attacked it exudes toxic foam from its thoracic glands.
Monkey Beetle
A hairy scarab beetle that pollinates flowers in South African fynbos.
Did You Know?
Dense body hairs collect pollen as it crawls inside daisy flowers.