Wall Brown vs South American Locust
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Wall Brown | South American Locust |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Lasiommata megera | Schistocerca cancellata |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Nymphalidae | Acrididae |
| Size | Wingspan 36-50mm | 45-65 mm |
| Habitat | Beaches & Coastal | Deserts & Drylands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe, Asia | Argentina, Bolivia, Paraguay, Uruguay |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Wall Brown
An orange-brown butterfly with eyespots that basks with wings open on walls, rocks and bare ground.
Did You Know?
Named for its habit of sunbathing on warm walls and has sadly declined across much of western Europe.
South American Locust
A major swarming locust of South America closely related to the desert locust. It periodically forms devastating swarms across Argentina, Bolivia, and Paraguay.
Did You Know?
After decades of suppression, this species made an unexpected resurgence in Argentina in 2015, forming swarms not seen since the 1950s.