Corn Earworm vs Death Head Hawk Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Corn Earworm | Death Head Hawk Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Helicoverpa zea | Acherontia lachesis |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Noctuidae | Sphingidae |
| Size | 35-40 mm wingspan | 100-130 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Fruit Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Americas | Asia |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
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.
Death Head Hawk Moth
An Asian death head moth that squeaks loudly and raids bee hives for honey.
Did You Know?
It produces a chemical that mimics bee pheromones to avoid attack inside hives.