Cabbage Looper vs Acorn Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Cabbage Looper | Acorn Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Trichoplusia ni | Blastobasis glandulella |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Noctuidae | Blastobasidae |
| Size | 33-38 mm wingspan | 15–22 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Farmland | Woodlands |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | North America, Europe, Asia | Eastern North America |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Not Evaluated |
Cabbage Looper
A pale green caterpillar that moves in a distinctive looping motion and feeds on brassica crops. The adult moth has a silvery figure-eight marking on each forewing.
Did You Know?
It was the first insect to develop resistance to the biological insecticide Bacillus thuringiensis in greenhouse settings.
Acorn Moth
A small moth whose larvae bore into and consume the contents of acorns on the forest floor. It is common in oak woodlands across eastern North America.
Did You Know?
In heavy infestation years, it can destroy over half the acorn crop on the forest floor.