Variegated Cutworm vs Variegated Grasshopper
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Variegated Cutworm | Variegated Grasshopper |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Peridroma saucia | Zonocerus variegatus |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Noctuidae | Pyrgomorphidae |
| Size | 40-55 mm wingspan | 30-50mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Seed Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Worldwide | Africa |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Variegated Cutworm
A mottled brown moth whose plump soil-dwelling caterpillars cut through stems of seedlings at ground level. It attacks a very wide range of vegetables and field crops.
Did You Know?
A single caterpillar can cut down several seedlings in one night, often felling far more plants than it actually eats.
Variegated Grasshopper
A brightly colored grasshopper with striking patterns of yellow, green, black, and orange. It feeds on toxic plants and sequesters the toxins for defense. It forms large aggregations.
Did You Know?
It deliberately eats toxic plants to make itself poisonous, and its bright colors warn predators of this.