Isabella Tiger Moth vs Green Flatid Planthopper
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Isabella Tiger Moth | Green Flatid Planthopper |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pyrrharctia isabella | Flatormenis proxima |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Erebidae | Flatidae |
| Size | Wingspan 45-67mm | 8-10 mm |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Underground |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | North America | Eastern United States, Caribbean |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Isabella Tiger Moth
A plain orange-yellow moth with scattered black spots. Its caterpillar is the famous woolly bear a fuzzy black and brown banded caterpillar.
Did You Know?
American folklore claims the width of the woolly bear caterpillars brown band predicts the severity of the coming winter.
Green Flatid Planthopper
A delicate bright green planthopper with broad, leaf-like wings held tent-like over the body. When grouped on a stem, multiple individuals together resemble a cluster of leaves.
Did You Know?
Nymphs produce long waxy filaments from their abdomens that trail behind them like a white fluffy tail, earning them the nickname 'fluffy bugs'.