Pink Underwing Katydid vs Beet Armyworm
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Pink Underwing Katydid | Beet Armyworm |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Amblycorypha oblongifolia | Spodoptera exigua |
| Order | Orthoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Tettigoniidae | Noctuidae |
| Size | 40-55 mm | 25-30 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Underground | Farmland |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Eastern North America | Worldwide warm regions |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Pink Underwing Katydid
A North American katydid with bright green leaf-like forewings. Rare pink morphs occur naturally and are highly sought by collectors.
Did You Know?
About 1 in 500 individuals display a rare genetic pink color morph caused by erythrism.
Beet Armyworm
A small grayish-brown moth whose green caterpillars attack a wide range of vegetable and field crops. Larvae often skeletonize leaves before moving to fruits and growing points.
Did You Know?
Young larvae spin fine silk threads that allow them to balloon on the wind to new host plants.