Cottonwood Leaf Beetle vs Turnip Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Cottonwood Leaf Beetle | Turnip Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Chrysomela scripta | Agrotis segetum |
| Order | Coleoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Chrysomelidae | Noctuidae |
| Size | 6-9 mm | 35-45 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Root Feeders |
| Regions | North America | Europe, Africa, Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Cottonwood Leaf Beetle
A variable beetle with pale yellow elytra marked with dark elongated spots and streaks. It is a common defoliator of cottonwood, poplar, and willow trees across North America.
Did You Know?
Larvae release volatile salicylaldehyde from glands on their thorax and abdomen, producing a distinctive medicinal smell that repels ants.
Turnip Moth
A drab brown moth whose fat cutworm larvae sever the stems and roots of root vegetables and seedlings. It is one of the most widespread cutworm pests in the Old World.
Did You Know?
Larvae can survive extended periods of drought by burrowing deep into the soil and entering a dormant state.