Corn Earworm vs Orange-tip
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Corn Earworm | Orange-tip |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Helicoverpa zea | Anthocharis cardamines |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Noctuidae | Pieridae |
| Size | 35-40 mm wingspan | 38-48 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Farmland | Woodlands |
| Diet | Fruit Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Americas | Europe, 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.
Orange-tip
Males have bright orange wingtips; females are plain white with black tips. A herald of spring in European woodlands.
Did You Know?
Males patrol hedgerows searching for freshly emerged females, never visiting the same flower patch twice.