European Froghopper vs Iron Prominent Moth

Side-by-side species comparison

Attribute European Froghopper Iron Prominent Moth
Scientific Name Aphrophora europaea Notodonta dromedarius
Order Hemiptera Lepidoptera
Family Aphrophoridae Notodontidae
Size 7-9 mm 40-48 mm wingspan
Habitat Woodlands Woodlands
Diet Sap Feeders Omnivores
Regions Europe Europe, Asia
Conservation Least Concern Least Concern

European Froghopper

A common froghopper across European woodlands, feeding on various broad-leaved trees. Adults are well camouflaged on bark with mottled brown coloration.

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Did You Know?

Like all froghoppers, its powerful hind legs can launch it instantly into the air to escape threats.

Iron Prominent Moth

A richly colored moth with rusty-brown forewings marked with yellow and dark patches. Its caterpillar sports a dramatic dorsal hump like a dromedary camel.

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Did You Know?

Its scientific name dromedarius refers to the camel-like hump on its caterpillar's back.