Corn Earworm vs Sulawesi Honey Bee
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Corn Earworm | Sulawesi Honey Bee |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Helicoverpa zea | Apis nigrocincta |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Noctuidae | Apidae |
| Size | 35-40 mm wingspan | 10-13 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Fruit Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Americas | Indonesia, Philippines |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Data Deficient |
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.
Sulawesi Honey Bee
A cavity-nesting honey bee endemic to Sulawesi and nearby islands. It was only recognized as a distinct species in 2000 after genetic analysis.
Did You Know?
It was long confused with Apis cerana until DNA studies confirmed it as a separate species.