Macedonian Grayling vs Corn Earworm
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Macedonian Grayling | Corn Earworm |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pseudochazara cingovskii | Helicoverpa zea |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Nymphalidae | Noctuidae |
| Size | 4-5 cm wingspan | 35-40 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Underground | Farmland |
| Diet | Herbivores | Fruit Feeders |
| Regions | North Macedonia | Americas |
| Conservation | Critically Endangered | Not Evaluated |
Macedonian Grayling
A rare grayling butterfly found only on a few limestone hillsides in North Macedonia. It flies low over rocky ground in midsummer.
Did You Know?
Its total known range covers less than 10 square kilometers of stony hillside.
Corn Earworm
A highly polyphagous moth whose caterpillars feed inside corn ears, tomato fruits, and cotton bolls. It is one of the costliest crop pests in the Americas.
Did You Know?
Caterpillars are cannibalistic, so usually only one survives per corn ear.