Lesser Yellow Underwing vs Foam Grasshopper
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Lesser Yellow Underwing | Foam Grasshopper |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Noctua comes | Dictyophorus spumans |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Noctuidae | Pyrgomorphidae |
| Size | 40-46 mm wingspan | 50-80 mm |
| Habitat | Gardens | Heathland |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe | Southern Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Lesser Yellow Underwing
Similar to the Large Yellow Underwing but smaller with more orange-yellow hindwings. Very common in gardens and attracted to light. Larvae feed on many herbaceous plants.
Did You Know?
Together with its larger relative, forms one of the most abundant moth species partnerships in garden moth traps.
Foam Grasshopper
A large black and red grasshopper that produces a foul-smelling toxic foam when disturbed. It is one of Africa's most recognizable grasshoppers.
Did You Know?
The toxic foam it produces from its thoracic glands contains cardiac glycosides concentrated from the milkweeds it eats.