Blister Beetle vs True Armyworm Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Blister Beetle | True Armyworm Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Epicauta vittata | Mythimna unipuncta |
| Order | Coleoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Meloidae | Noctuidae |
| Size | 12-20 mm | 35-45 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | North America | North America, South America, Europe, Africa, Oceania |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Blister Beetle
A striped black and yellow beetle that releases cantharidin, a chemical causing painful skin blisters. It is a pest of tomatoes and potatoes.
Did You Know?
Horses can die from eating hay contaminated with just a few crushed blister beetles.
True Armyworm Moth
A tawny-brown moth with a single white dot on each forewing. Its larvae march in armies across fields, devastating cereal crops.
Did You Know?
Larvae travel in large groups across the ground like a marching army, hence the common name.