Malagasy Litterhopper vs Scarce Umber Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Malagasy Litterhopper | Scarce Umber Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Valalyllum folium | Agriopis aurantiaria |
| Order | Orthoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Tetrigidae | Geometridae |
| Size | 8-14 mm | 35-40 mm wingspan (males) |
| Habitat | Forests | Woodlands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Africa | Europe, Western Asia |
| Conservation | Critically Endangered | Least Concern |
Malagasy Litterhopper
A recently described pygmy grasshopper from Madagascar known only from the Belanono forest. Its flattened body perfectly mimics dead leaves on the forest floor.
Did You Know?
This grasshopper was only described in 2023 and is known from a single forest fragment — it may already be on the brink of extinction before most scientists even learn it exists.
Scarce Umber Moth
An autumn-flying moth with warm orange-brown wings marked with darker speckles. Females are wingless and crawl up tree trunks to await males.
Did You Know?
It emerges so late in autumn that it sometimes flies in early snowfall.