Imported Cabbageworm vs African Fruit Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Imported Cabbageworm | African Fruit Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pieris rapae | Pachnoda sinuata |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Pieridae | Scarabaeidae |
| Size | 45-50 mm wingspan | 18-25 mm |
| Habitat | Gardens | Gardens |
| Diet | Omnivores | Fruit Feeders |
| Regions | Worldwide | Southern Africa |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Imported Cabbageworm
A common white butterfly whose velvety green caterpillars are among the most familiar vegetable garden pests. Adults are the small white butterflies frequently seen fluttering over gardens.
Did You Know?
Despite being called a cabbageworm, it is actually a butterfly caterpillar, not a worm or moth larva.
African Fruit Beetle
A common yellow and brown flower beetle frequently seen on ripe fruit. It is a familiar garden visitor across southern Africa.
Did You Know?
They are sometimes considered orchard pests because large numbers can congregate on and damage ripe fruit crops.