Imported Cabbageworm vs European Grape Berry Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Imported Cabbageworm | European Grape Berry Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pieris rapae | Eupoecilia ambiguella |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Pieridae | Tortricidae |
| Size | 45-50 mm wingspan | 12-15 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Gardens | Orchards |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Worldwide | Europe, Western Asia, North 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.
European Grape Berry Moth
A small cream-colored moth with a dark diagonal band across the forewings. It is one of the two most damaging moth pests of grapevines in Europe.
Did You Know?
Larval damage to grape berries often leads to secondary infection by the grey mould Botrytis.