Slant-faced Grasshopper vs Big-headed Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Slant-faced Grasshopper | Big-headed Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Acrida ungarica | Pipunculus campestris |
| Order | Orthoptera | Diptera |
| Family | Acrididae | Pipunculidae |
| Size | 40-70mm | 3-6 mm |
| Habitat | Heathland | Farmland |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe, Asia, Africa | Europe, Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
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.
Did You Know?
It can change color between green and brown depending on the season and its surroundings.
Big-headed Fly
A small fly with an enormously enlarged, almost entirely eye-covered spherical head. It hovers in vegetation searching for leafhopper hosts in which to parasitize.
Did You Know?
Its enormous eyes give it near-360-degree vision, allowing it to spot leafhoppers from any angle while hovering.