Lined Tiger Moth vs Black Cutworm
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Lined Tiger Moth | Black Cutworm |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Grammia virgo | Agrotis ipsilon |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Arctiidae | Noctuidae |
| Size | 55-75 mm wingspan | 40-55 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Meadows | Indoors |
| Diet | Herbivores | Seed Feeders |
| Regions | Eastern and Central North America | Worldwide |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Lined Tiger Moth
A boldly patterned moth with black forewings bearing thin cream stripes and bright pinkish-red hindwings with black patches. It is one of the largest North American tiger moths.
Did You Know?
When threatened, it emits a frothy yellow fluid from glands behind its head that contains noxious chemicals.
Black Cutworm
A dull brown moth whose soil-dwelling caterpillars sever young seedlings at ground level during the night. It is a cosmopolitan pest that migrates long distances.
Did You Know?
Cutworm caterpillars curl into a C-shape when disturbed, a diagnostic behavior for identifying them in soil.