Fall Armyworm vs Woodland Brown
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Fall Armyworm | Woodland Brown |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Spodoptera frugiperda | Lopinga achine |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Noctuidae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | 32-40 mm wingspan | 48-56 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Farmland | Woodlands |
| Diet | Omnivores | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Americas, Africa, Asia, Oceania | Central and eastern Europe, temperate Asia |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Near Threatened |
Fall Armyworm
A highly destructive migratory moth whose caterpillars can devastate entire corn and cereal fields in days. It has recently spread from the Americas to Africa and Asia.
Did You Know?
Fall armyworm moths can migrate up to 1,600 km in a single generation carried by wind currents.
Woodland Brown
A large brown butterfly with prominent yellow-ringed eyespots along the margins of both wings. It is one of Europe's most threatened butterflies due to changes in woodland management.
Did You Know?
It requires a very specific habitat of partially shaded grassy woodland that is now vanishingly rare.