Red Locust vs Four-spotted Footman Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Red Locust | Four-spotted Footman Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Nomadacris septemfasciata | Lithosia quadra |
| Order | Orthoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Acrididae | Erebidae |
| Size | 50-70 mm | 35-55 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Southern Africa, Central Africa, East Africa | Europe, Western Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Red Locust
A large brown and red locust that swarms periodically from outbreak areas in Central and Southern Africa. It has distinctive red hindwings visible in flight.
Did You Know?
The International Red Locust Control Organization was created specifically to monitor and prevent outbreaks of this species.
Four-spotted Footman Moth
A large footman moth with strong sexual dimorphism; males are grey with two forewing spots, females yellow with four large blue-black spots. Females are significantly larger than males.
Did You Know?
When handled, it can exude a yellow fluid from its thorax that stains skin.