European Corn Borer vs Bath White
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | European Corn Borer | Bath White |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ostrinia nubilalis | Pontia daplidice |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Pyralidae | Pieridae |
| Size | 26-34 mm wingspan | 42-52 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Farmland | Underground |
| Diet | Herbivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe, North America, Asia, North Africa | Europe, Asia, Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
European Corn Borer
A small yellowish-brown moth that is one of the most destructive crop pests in the world. Larvae bore into corn stalks, causing billions of dollars in damage annually.
Did You Know?
Female moths use two different pheromone strains, effectively creating reproductively isolated populations.
Bath White
A white butterfly with bold green marbling on the underside of its hindwings. It is a rare migrant to northern Europe, appearing unpredictably in warm years.
Did You Know?
It was named after a specimen embroidered on a piece of needlework made by a young woman in Bath, England.