Variegated Grasshopper vs Black Earwig
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Variegated Grasshopper | Black Earwig |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Zonocerus variegatus | Chelisoches morio |
| Order | Orthoptera | Dermaptera |
| Family | Pyrgomorphidae | Chelisochidae |
| Size | 30-50mm | 15-20 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Herbivores | Fruit Feeders |
| Regions | Africa | Asia, Oceania |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Variegated Grasshopper
A brightly colored grasshopper with striking patterns of yellow, green, black, and orange. It feeds on toxic plants and sequesters the toxins for defense. It forms large aggregations.
Did You Know?
It deliberately eats toxic plants to make itself poisonous, and its bright colors warn predators of this.
Black Earwig
A glossy black earwig with reddish legs commonly found in tropical regions. It is often associated with banana plantations and palm trees.
Did You Know?
The black earwig has been spread throughout the tropics via the banana trade and is now pantropical in distribution.