Cabbage Looper vs Malagasy Tiger Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Cabbage Looper | Malagasy Tiger Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Trichoplusia ni | Grammodes stolida |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Noctuidae | Erebidae |
| Size | 33-38 mm wingspan | 35-45 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Farmland | Forests |
| Diet | Omnivores | Fruit Feeders |
| Regions | North America, Europe, Asia | Madagascar |
| 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.
Malagasy Tiger Moth
A nocturnal moth with bold geometric patterns of orange, cream, and dark brown on its forewings. The hindwings are bright orange with dark borders.
Did You Know?
Its bold wing pattern serves as a startle display when it opens its forewings to reveal the bright orange hindwings to predators.