Swallow Prominent vs Bornean Monkey Grasshopper
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Swallow Prominent | Bornean Monkey Grasshopper |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pheosia tremula | Erianthus versicolor |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Notodontidae | Eumastacidae |
| Size | Wingspan 44-60mm | 18-25 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Forests |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe, Asia | Borneo |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Swallow Prominent
A pale grey-white moth with a distinctive dark wedge-shaped mark along the inner edge of each forewing. It has a deeply toothed trailing wing edge.
Did You Know?
Its name comes from the deeply notched trailing edge of the hindwings which gives them a swallow-tail like appearance.
Bornean Monkey Grasshopper
A vividly multicolored monkey grasshopper from Borneo's montane forests with blue, green, red, and yellow markings. It moves slowly through understory foliage with a characteristic swaying walk.
Did You Know?
Its extraordinary rainbow coloration makes it one of the most photographed insects by naturalists visiting Bornean montane forests.