Beet Armyworm vs Meadow Brown
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Beet Armyworm | Meadow Brown |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Spodoptera exigua | Maniola jurtina |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Noctuidae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | 25-30 mm wingspan | Wingspan 40-55mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Grasslands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Worldwide warm regions | Europe |
| 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.
Meadow Brown
The most abundant butterfly in Britain, a brown species with a single eyespot on each forewing.
Did You Know?
So common it is often overlooked but plays a crucial role as a pollinator of wildflowers in grasslands.