Sugarcane Froghopper vs Buff Ermine Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Sugarcane Froghopper | Buff Ermine Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Mahanarva fimbriolata | Spilosoma lutea |
| Order | Hemiptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Cercopidae | Erebidae |
| Size | 10-13 mm | 34-42 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | South America | Europe, Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Sugarcane Froghopper
A major pest of sugarcane in Brazil, where it causes significant crop losses. Nymphs produce underground spittle masses on sugarcane roots.
Did You Know?
It costs the Brazilian sugarcane industry hundreds of millions of dollars annually in crop losses.
Buff Ermine Moth
A creamy-buff moth with scattered dark spots and a distinctive dark streak along the forewing costa. It closely resembles the White Ermine but has warmer tones.
Did You Know?
Unlike many ermine moths, it has a conspicuous dark diagonal streak near the wing tip.