European Corn Borer vs Zela Metalmark
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | European Corn Borer | Zela Metalmark |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ostrinia nubilalis | Emesis zela |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Pyralidae | Riodinidae |
| Size | 26-34 mm wingspan | 25-30 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Farmland | Mountains |
| Diet | Herbivores | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, North America, Asia, North Africa | Southeastern Arizona, southwestern New Mexico, Mexico |
| 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.
Zela Metalmark
A small butterfly with rust-brown wings marked with fine dark lines and subtle metallic scaling. It inhabits mountain canyons in the borderlands of Arizona and Mexico.
Did You Know?
It is one of the target species for butterfly watchers visiting the famous canyons of southeastern Arizona.