Rosy Underwing vs Ant-Mimicking Treehopper
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Rosy Underwing | Ant-Mimicking Treehopper |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Catocala electa | Cyphonia clavata |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Erebidae | Membracidae |
| Size | 65-80 mm wingspan | 6-9 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Forests |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Central and southern Europe, temperate Asia | Central America, South America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Rosy Underwing
A large moth with camouflaged grey-brown forewings hiding vivid rosy-pink and black hindwings. When disturbed, the flash of pink confuses predators as it drops from its perch.
Did You Know?
Like all underwing moths, it uses a startle display, flashing its bright hindwings then vanishing as it re-covers them.
Ant-Mimicking Treehopper
A treehopper with a pronotal projection shaped like an ant sitting on its back. The ant mimic is thought to deter predators from attacking.
Did You Know?
The "ant" on its back is actually a hollow extension of its pronotum viewed from certain angles.