Southern Snout Butterfly vs Short-horned Grasshopper
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Southern Snout Butterfly | Short-horned Grasshopper |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Libytheana carinenta | Phymateus morbillosus |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Nymphalidae | Pyrgomorphidae |
| Size | 40-50 mm wingspan | 50-70 mm |
| Habitat | Deserts & Drylands | Heathland |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Southern United States through Central and South America | Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Southern Snout Butterfly
A medium-sized butterfly with an extremely elongated snout formed by its labial palps, giving it a unique beak-like profile. Its angular orange and brown wings resemble dead leaves.
Did You Know?
Spectacular mass migrations of millions of individuals sometimes darken the skies in Texas.
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.