Mottled Grasshopper vs Blue Striped Nettle Grub
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Mottled Grasshopper | Blue Striped Nettle Grub |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Myrmeleotettix maculatus | Parasa lepida |
| Order | Orthoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Acrididae | Limacodidae |
| Size | 11-19mm | 30-40 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Beaches & Coastal | Underground |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe | Southeast Asia (Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam, Philippines, Myanmar) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Mottled Grasshopper
A small variable grasshopper with distinctively clubbed antennae in males. Colors range from green to brown to purple.
Did You Know?
Males have uniquely club-tipped antennae unlike any other European grasshopper species.
Blue Striped Nettle Grub
A small moth with vivid green forewings edged in dark chocolate brown. The caterpillar is bright green with blue longitudinal stripes and bears venomous urticating spines that cause intense pain.
Did You Know?
The caterpillar's sting is so painful it is compared to a wasp sting, and the venomous spines can cause welts lasting several days.