Cabbage Looper vs Singing Water Boatman
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Cabbage Looper | Singing Water Boatman |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Trichoplusia ni | Micronecta scholtzi |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Noctuidae | Corixidae |
| Size | 33-38 mm wingspan | 2 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Ponds & Lakes |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | North America, Europe, Asia | Europe |
| 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.
Singing Water Boatman
The loudest animal relative to body size on Earth. This 2 mm aquatic bug produces mating calls reaching 99.2 decibels by rubbing its genitalia against its abdomen.
Did You Know?
This tiny water bug produces 99 dB of sound by stridulating with its penis — making it the loudest animal relative to body size, and earning it a Guinness World Record.