Australian Plague Locust vs Processionary Caterpillar Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Australian Plague Locust | Processionary Caterpillar Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Chortoicetes terminifera | Ochrogaster lunifer |
| Order | Orthoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Acrididae | Notodontidae |
| Size | 25-40 mm | 35-45 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Farmland | Woodlands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Australia | Australia, Oceania |
| 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.
Processionary Caterpillar Moth
A moth whose caterpillars are famous for travelling in long, nose-to-tail processions through the Australian bush. The larvae are covered in irritating hairs that can cause severe allergic reactions in humans.
Did You Know?
Processions of caterpillars can stretch for metres and contain hundreds of individuals following a silk trail left by the leader.