Spodoptera spp.
Forewings with light lines on dark background.

Tegulae partly black, sexes similar.
S. dolichos
Tegulae not black. 
A continuous line from orbicular spot to postmedial zone.
S. androgea
A discontinuous line from orbicular spot to postmedial zone.

No striking Y under reniform spot.
S. frugiperda male.
A striking Y under reniform spot.

Broad beige stripe on forewings (males).

S. ornithogalli.

S. latifascia.
No beige stripe on forewings. (females).

S. ornithogalli:
darker veins on hindwings.

S. latifascia.
Forewings with a dark pattern on light background.
Forewings uniformly grey.
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