Teak Defoliator Moth vs Sudan Plague Locust
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Teak Defoliator Moth | Sudan Plague Locust |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Hyblaea puera | Aiolopus simulatrix |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Hyblaeidae | Acrididae |
| Size | 30-40 mm wingspan | 25-35 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | South Asia (India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Nepal) | Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Teak Defoliator Moth
A medium-sized moth with orange-brown forewings and bright orange hindwings bordered in black. Its caterpillars are the most devastating defoliators of teak plantations across South Asia, stripping trees bare.
Did You Know?
During outbreak years, entire teak forests turn brown as millions of caterpillars strip every leaf, though the trees typically refoliate.
Sudan Plague Locust
A slender grasshopper of the Sahel zone that occasionally reaches plague densities after good rains. It is an important crop pest in Sudan and neighboring countries.
Did You Know?
It can breed continuously as long as green vegetation is available, producing several generations per year.