Great Spangled Fritillary vs Variegated Cutworm
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Great Spangled Fritillary | Variegated Cutworm |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Speyeria cybele | Peridroma saucia |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Nymphalidae | Noctuidae |
| Size | 62-88 mm wingspan | 40-55 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Seed Feeders |
| Regions | North America | Worldwide |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Great Spangled Fritillary
Large orange butterfly with heavy black markings and silver spots on the hindwing underside. Common across much of North America.
Did You Know?
Newly hatched caterpillars do not eat until the following spring after overwintering.
Variegated Cutworm
A mottled brown moth whose plump soil-dwelling caterpillars cut through stems of seedlings at ground level. It attacks a very wide range of vegetables and field crops.
Did You Know?
A single caterpillar can cut down several seedlings in one night, often felling far more plants than it actually eats.