Beet Armyworm vs Dot Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Beet Armyworm | Dot Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Spodoptera exigua | Melanchra persicariae |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Noctuidae | Noctuidae |
| Size | 25-30 mm wingspan | 38-48 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Farmland | Underground |
| Diet | Herbivores | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Worldwide warm regions | Europe, Central Asia |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Beet Armyworm
A small grayish-brown moth whose green caterpillars attack a wide range of vegetable and field crops. Larvae often skeletonize leaves before moving to fruits and growing points.
Did You Know?
Young larvae spin fine silk threads that allow them to balloon on the wind to new host plants.
Dot Moth
A dark bluish-black moth with a conspicuous white kidney-mark on each forewing. Its boldly marked appearance makes it easy to identify at light traps.
Did You Know?
The white dot on its dark wings is so prominent it can be identified from several feet away.