Cabbage Looper vs Little Fire Ant
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Cabbage Looper | Little Fire Ant |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Trichoplusia ni | Wasmannia auropunctata |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Noctuidae | Formicidae |
| Size | 33-38 mm wingspan | 1-1.5 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | North America, Europe, Asia | Central America, South America, Pacific Islands, Africa |
| 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.
Little Fire Ant
A tiny golden-brown ant with a painful sting far out of proportion to its size. It is one of the most destructive invasive species, blinding pets and wildlife in infested areas.
Did You Know?
Queens reproduce clonally, producing daughter queens genetically identical to themselves through a unique reproductive system.