Bright-line Brown-eye Moth vs Horned Treehopper
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Bright-line Brown-eye Moth | Horned Treehopper |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Lacanobia oleracea | Centrotus cornutus |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Noctuidae | Membracidae |
| Size | 35-44 mm wingspan | 7-10 mm |
| Habitat | Gardens | Heathland |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe, Western Asia | Europe, Western Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Bright-line Brown-eye Moth
A reddish-brown moth with a prominent white-edged kidney mark and bright white subterminal line. It is a common garden moth across much of Europe.
Did You Know?
It is sometimes called the tomato moth due to its caterpillar's fondness for greenhouse tomatoes.
Horned Treehopper
A European treehopper with two prominent lateral horns projecting from the pronotum. Its dark brown body and horn-like projections give it a distinctive silhouette among foliage.
Did You Know?
The paired pronotal horns may serve to make the insect harder for predators to swallow, functioning as an anti-predator defense.