Cabbage Moth vs Painted Lichen Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Cabbage Moth | Painted Lichen Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Mamestra brassicae | Hypoprepia fucosa |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Noctuidae | Arctiidae |
| Size | Wingspan 34-50mm | 25-33 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Farmland | Woodlands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Asia | Eastern North America |
| 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.
Painted Lichen Moth
A small moth with distinctive grey forewings bearing bright red-orange stripes running from base to tip. It is one of the lichen moths, whose larvae feed on lichens and algae.
Did You Know?
Its bold warning coloration advertises chemical defenses derived from the lichen compounds its larvae consume.