Old World Bollworm vs African Grass Blue
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Old World Bollworm | African Grass Blue |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Helicoverpa armigera | Zizeeria knysna |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Noctuidae | Lycaenidae |
| Size | 35-40 mm wingspan | 16-22 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Farmland | Parks |
| Diet | Fruit Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Africa, Asia, Oceania, South America | Africa, Southern Europe, South Asia |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Old World Bollworm
One of the most destructive agricultural pests globally, attacking over 200 crop species. Larvae bore into cotton bolls, tomato fruits, and legume pods.
Did You Know?
It has developed resistance to nearly every class of insecticide used against it, making it one of agriculture's toughest pests.
African Grass Blue
Tiny blue butterfly with spotted gray-brown undersides. One of the smallest butterflies in Africa.
Did You Know?
With a wingspan under two centimetres, it is among the tiniest butterflies in the world.