Variegated Grasshopper vs Golden-backed Snipe Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Variegated Grasshopper | Golden-backed Snipe Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Zonocerus variegatus | Chrysopilus thoracicus |
| Order | Orthoptera | Diptera |
| Family | Pyrgomorphidae | Rhagionidae |
| Size | 30-50mm | 8-12 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Woodlands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Africa | Eastern North America |
| 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.
Golden-backed Snipe Fly
A striking fly with golden thoracic hairs and dark wings that rests head-down on foliage. Larvae are predators in soil and leaf litter.
Did You Know?
It characteristically rests on vegetation with its head pointed downward, ready to pounce on passing prey.