Australian Plague Locust vs Polyphemus Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Australian Plague Locust | Polyphemus Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Chortoicetes terminifera | Antheraea polyphemus |
| Order | Orthoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Acrididae | Saturniidae |
| Size | 25-40 mm | Wingspan 100-150mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Woodlands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Australia | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Australian Plague Locust
Australia's most economically damaging locust species. It has a distinctive dark spot at the tip of each hindwing.
Did You Know?
The Australian Plague Locust Commission uses satellite imagery and predictive modeling to track and control outbreaks across the continent.
Polyphemus Moth
A large tan moth with prominent purple-ringed eyespots on its hindwings. It is named after the cyclops Polyphemus from Greek mythology.
Did You Know?
A single caterpillar can eat 86000 times its weight in food in the two months before it pupates.