Common Pollen Beetle vs Corn Earworm
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Common Pollen Beetle | Corn Earworm |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Brassicogethes aeneus | Helicoverpa zea |
| Order | Coleoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Nitidulidae | Noctuidae |
| Size | 2-3 mm | 35-40 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Pollen Feeders | Fruit Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Asia, North America | Americas |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Common Pollen Beetle
A tiny iridescent green-black beetle that congregates in yellow flowers to feed on pollen. It is a major pest of oilseed rape crops.
Did You Know?
On warm days they can be so numerous on yellow flowers that a single buttercup may contain a dozen individuals.
Corn Earworm
A highly polyphagous moth whose caterpillars feed inside corn ears, tomato fruits, and cotton bolls. It is one of the costliest crop pests in the Americas.
Did You Know?
Caterpillars are cannibalistic, so usually only one survives per corn ear.