Cabbage Looper vs Verdant Hawk Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Cabbage Looper | Verdant Hawk Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Trichoplusia ni | Tinostoma smaragditis |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Noctuidae | Sphingidae |
| Size | 33-38 mm wingspan | 55-70 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Farmland | Forests |
| Diet | Omnivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | North America, Europe, Asia | Oceania |
| 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.
Verdant Hawk Moth
A vivid emerald-green hawk moth found in tropical Pacific islands.
Did You Know?
Its green coloration is unusually stable compared to most green moths.