Speckled Yellow vs African Armyworm
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Speckled Yellow | African Armyworm |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pseudopanthera macularia | Spodoptera exempta |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Geometridae | Noctuidae |
| Size | 26-30 mm wingspan | 28-35 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Grasslands |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe | Sub-Saharan Africa, Middle East, Southeast Asia, Oceania |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Speckled Yellow
A bright yellow day-flying moth with brown speckles across the wings. It flutters through woodland clearings and along shady lanes.
Did You Know?
Its caterpillars feed on wood sage and dead-nettles, pupating in leaf litter over winter.
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.