Sumatran Flat-faced Longhorn vs Differential Grasshopper
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Sumatran Flat-faced Longhorn | Differential Grasshopper |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Batocera numitor | Melanoplus differentialis |
| Order | Coleoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Cerambycidae | Acrididae |
| Size | 50-90 mm | 28-50 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Southeast Asia (Sumatra, Borneo, Java, Indonesia, Malaysia) | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Sumatran Flat-faced Longhorn
A very large longhorn beetle with grey-brown mottled elytra and exceptionally long antennae. The flat face and powerful mandibles help it strip bark from living trees.
Did You Know?
It can produce loud squeaking sounds by rubbing a file on its thorax, a stridulation behavior used to startle predators.
Differential Grasshopper
A large spur-throated grasshopper recognized by the herringbone pattern on its hind femora. It is a significant agricultural pest in North America.
Did You Know?
Differential grasshoppers can eat about half their body weight in vegetation each day, causing millions of dollars in crop damage during outbreaks.