Japanese Copper vs Cabbage Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Japanese Copper | Cabbage Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Lycaena phlaeas daimio | Mamestra brassicae |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Lycaenidae | Noctuidae |
| Size | 22-30 mm wingspan | Wingspan 34-50mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Farmland |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | East Asia, Japan | Europe, Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Japanese Copper
The Japanese subspecies of the small copper butterfly, known as 'beni-shijimi.' A small but brilliantly colored butterfly with fiery orange-copper wings. One of the most common butterflies in Japan.
Did You Know?
Male small coppers are aggressively territorial and will challenge insects much larger than themselves, including large butterflies and dragonflies.
Cabbage Moth
A mottled grey-brown moth with kidney-shaped and circular stigmata on the forewings. Its caterpillar is a serious pest of brassica crops worldwide.
Did You Know?
A single caterpillar can bore deep into a cabbage head contaminating it with frass and making it unmarketable.