Imported Cabbageworm vs Chimney Sweeper Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Imported Cabbageworm | Chimney Sweeper Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pieris rapae | Odezia atrata |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Pieridae | Geometridae |
| Size | 45-50 mm wingspan | 25-30 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Gardens | Grasslands |
| Diet | Omnivores | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Worldwide | Europe |
| 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.
Chimney Sweeper Moth
A small, entirely sooty-black day-flying moth with white-tipped wing fringes. It flies over grasslands where pignut grows.
Did You Know?
Its all-black coloration is unique among European geometrid moths and makes it instantly recognizable.