Cabbage Looper vs Light Brown Apple Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Cabbage Looper | Light Brown Apple Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Trichoplusia ni | Epiphyas postvittana |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Noctuidae | Tortricidae |
| Size | 33-38 mm wingspan | 16-25 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Farmland | Orchards |
| Diet | Omnivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | North America, Europe, Asia | Australia (native), New Zealand, Europe, North America (invasive) |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
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.
Light Brown Apple Moth
A small variable brown moth native to Australia that has invaded several continents. It feeds on over 500 plant species, making it an exceptionally polyphagous pest.
Did You Know?
It holds the record for the broadest known host-plant range of any tortricid moth.