Golden Sun Moth vs Corn Earworm
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Golden Sun Moth | Corn Earworm |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Synemon plana | Helicoverpa zea |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Castniidae | Noctuidae |
| Size | 3-4 cm wingspan | 35-40 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Farmland |
| Diet | Root Feeders | Fruit Feeders |
| Regions | Australia | Americas |
| Conservation | Critically Endangered | Not Evaluated |
Golden Sun Moth
A day-flying moth with dull grey-brown forewings and brilliant orange-gold hindwings. It is critically threatened by the loss of native grasslands.
Did You Know?
Larvae live underground feeding on grass roots for up to three years before emerging as adults that live only days.
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.