Cabbage Moth vs Banded Hairstreak
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Cabbage Moth | Banded Hairstreak |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Mamestra brassicae | Satyrium calanus |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Noctuidae | Lycaenidae |
| Size | Wingspan 34-50mm | 25-32 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Farmland | Woodlands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Asia | Eastern United States and southeastern Canada |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Cabbage Moth
A mottled grey-brown moth with kidney-shaped and circular stigmata on the forewings. Its caterpillar is a serious pest of brassica crops worldwide.
Did You Know?
A single caterpillar can bore deep into a cabbage head contaminating it with frass and making it unmarketable.
Banded Hairstreak
A small dark brown butterfly with conspicuous bands of white-edged dark dashes on its hindwing underside. It has a short thin tail and a small orange spot near the tail.
Did You Know?
It rubs its hindwings together after landing, moving the tails to mimic antennae and trick predators into attacking the wrong end.