Blue Striped Nettle Grub vs Cabbage Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Blue Striped Nettle Grub | Cabbage Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Parasa lepida | Mamestra brassicae |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Limacodidae | Noctuidae |
| Size | 30-40 mm wingspan | Wingspan 34-50mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Farmland |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Southeast Asia (Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam, Philippines, Myanmar) | Europe, Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Blue Striped Nettle Grub
A small moth with vivid green forewings edged in dark chocolate brown. The caterpillar is bright green with blue longitudinal stripes and bears venomous urticating spines that cause intense pain.
Did You Know?
The caterpillar's sting is so painful it is compared to a wasp sting, and the venomous spines can cause welts lasting several days.
Cabbage Moth
A mottled grey-brown moth with kidney-shaped and circular stigmata on the forewings. Its caterpillar is a serious pest of brassica crops worldwide.
Did You Know?
A single caterpillar can bore deep into a cabbage head contaminating it with frass and making it unmarketable.