Senegalese Grasshopper vs Heart and Dart
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Senegalese Grasshopper | Heart and Dart |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Oedaleus senegalensis | Agrotis exclamationis |
| Order | Orthoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Acrididae | Noctuidae |
| Size | 20-30 mm | 32-40 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Omnivores | Root Feeders |
| Regions | West Africa, Sahel region | Europe, temperate Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Senegalese Grasshopper
A small to medium grasshopper with an X-shaped marking on the pronotum and blue hindwings. It is an important crop pest across the Sahel.
Did You Know?
After good rains in the Sahel, populations can explode so rapidly that they cause significant damage to millet crops within days.
Heart and Dart
An extremely common brown moth named for the heart and dart-shaped markings on its forewing. It is often the most abundant species in light traps across Europe.
Did You Know?
A single light trap can capture over a thousand individuals in one night during peak emergence.