Red Milkweed Beetle vs African Armyworm
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Red Milkweed Beetle | African Armyworm |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Tetraopes tetrophthalmus | Spodoptera exempta |
| Order | Coleoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Cerambycidae | Noctuidae |
| Size | 9-14 mm | 28-35 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Grasslands |
| Diet | Root Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | Eastern North America | Sub-Saharan Africa, Middle East, Southeast Asia, Oceania |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Red Milkweed Beetle
A bright red beetle with black spots, exclusively associated with common milkweed. Its antennae bisect its compound eyes, giving it four apparent eyes.
Did You Know?
Its scientific name means 'four eyes, four eyes,' referring to how antennae split each eye in two.
African Armyworm
A migratory pest moth whose caterpillars march in vast armies across cereal crops and grasslands in Africa. Outbreaks follow heavy rains and can destroy pastures and grain fields.
Did You Know?
A single outbreak swarm can contain millions of caterpillars marching together across fields like an army.