Bristly Tachinid vs Old World Bollworm
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Bristly Tachinid | Old World Bollworm |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Epalpus signifer | Helicoverpa armigera |
| Order | Diptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Tachinidae | Noctuidae |
| Size | 6-10 mm | 35-40 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Parasites | Fruit Feeders |
| Regions | North America | Europe, Africa, Asia, Oceania, South America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Bristly Tachinid
A bristly gray parasitic fly found across North America. It parasitizes a wide range of caterpillars including armyworms and cutworms.
Did You Know?
Females scatter tiny eggs on foliage, which are then accidentally swallowed by feeding caterpillars.
Old World Bollworm
One of the most destructive agricultural pests globally, attacking over 200 crop species. Larvae bore into cotton bolls, tomato fruits, and legume pods.
Did You Know?
It has developed resistance to nearly every class of insecticide used against it, making it one of agriculture's toughest pests.