Burnet Companion vs Black Cutworm
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Burnet Companion | Black Cutworm |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Euclidia glyphica | Agrotis ipsilon |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Erebidae | Noctuidae |
| Size | Wingspan 25-30mm | 40-55 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Indoors |
| Diet | Herbivores | Seed Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Asia | Worldwide |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Burnet Companion
A small day-flying brown and orange moth often seen flying alongside burnet moths on flower-rich grasslands.
Did You Know?
Named because it is often seen flying in the company of six-spot burnet moths on the same flower-rich meadows.
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.