Black Cutworm vs Macrosoma tipulata
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Black Cutworm | Macrosoma tipulata |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Agrotis ipsilon | Macrosoma tipulata |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Noctuidae | Hedylidae |
| Size | 40-55 mm wingspan | 30-40 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Indoors | Forests |
| Diet | Seed Feeders | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Worldwide | Central America, South America |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Black Cutworm
A dull brown moth whose soil-dwelling caterpillars sever young seedlings at ground level during the night. It is a cosmopolitan pest that migrates long distances.
Did You Know?
Cutworm caterpillars curl into a C-shape when disturbed, a diagnostic behavior for identifying them in soil.
Macrosoma tipulata
Slender moth-butterfly with elongated brown-gray wings and long legs. Nocturnal and rarely encountered, attracted to lights.
Did You Know?
Like other hedylids, it can detect bat echolocation and perform evasive aerial maneuvers.