Imported Cabbageworm vs Silky Lacewing
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Imported Cabbageworm | Silky Lacewing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pieris rapae | Psychopsis illidgei |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Neuroptera |
| Family | Pieridae | Psychopsidae |
| Size | 45-50 mm wingspan | 30-50 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Gardens | Forests |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Worldwide | Oceania |
| 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.
Silky Lacewing
A beautiful Australian lacewing with large, rounded wings covered in intricate patterns resembling tree bark. It rests with wings flat against surfaces for camouflage.
Did You Know?
Silky lacewings belong to an ancient family with fossils dating back to the Jurassic period, over 160 million years ago.