Small Copper vs Painted Grasshopper
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Small Copper | Painted Grasshopper |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Lycaena phlaeas | Poekilocerus pictus |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Lycaenidae | Pyrgomorphidae |
| Size | 26-36 mm wingspan | 40-55 mm |
| Habitat | Heathland | Heathland |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Predators |
| Regions | Europe, Asia, North Africa, North America | Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Small Copper
A vivid little butterfly with burnished copper-orange forewings spotted with black. It is feisty and territorial for its size, frequently chasing other butterflies from its perch.
Did You Know?
Rare aberrant individuals have blue spots on the hindwing and are prized by collectors.
Painted Grasshopper
A strikingly colorful grasshopper with bright yellow and turquoise markings found in the Indian subcontinent. Its vivid coloration warns predators of its toxicity.
Did You Know?
This grasshopper sequesters toxic cardiac glycosides from the milkweed plants it eats, making it poisonous to birds and other predators.