Slant-faced Grasshopper vs Patagonian Bumble Bee

Side-by-side species comparison

Attribute Slant-faced Grasshopper Patagonian Bumble Bee
Scientific Name Acrida ungarica Bombus dahlbomii
Order Orthoptera Hymenoptera
Family Acrididae Apidae
Size 40-70mm 20-40 mm
Habitat Heathland Heathland
Diet Herbivores Nectar Feeders
Regions Europe, Asia, Africa Chile, Argentina
Conservation Least Concern Endangered

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.

Patagonian Bumble Bee

The largest bumble bee in the world, with queens reaching up to 40 mm in length and covered in dense orange fur. Its populations have collapsed following the introduction of European bumble bees to South America.

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Did You Know?

Locals call it the flying mouse due to its enormous size and dense furry appearance.