Buff Ermine Moth vs Cotesia Congregata
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Buff Ermine Moth | Cotesia Congregata |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Spilosoma lutea | Cotesia congregata |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Erebidae | Braconidae |
| Size | 34-42 mm wingspan | 2-3 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Herbivores | Parasitoids |
| Regions | Europe, Asia | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Buff Ermine Moth
A creamy-buff moth with scattered dark spots and a distinctive dark streak along the forewing costa. It closely resembles the White Ermine but has warmer tones.
Did You Know?
Unlike many ermine moths, it has a conspicuous dark diagonal streak near the wing tip.
Cotesia Congregata
A gregarious endoparasitoid whose larvae emerge en masse from hornworm caterpillars to spin white cocoons on the host's skin. It is a well-known natural enemy of tobacco and tomato hornworms.
Did You Know?
Up to 300 larvae can emerge from a single hornworm caterpillar, covering it in tiny white silk cocoons.