Old World Bollworm vs Australian Painted Lady
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Old World Bollworm | Australian Painted Lady |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Helicoverpa armigera | Vanessa kershawi |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Noctuidae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | 35-40 mm wingspan | 4-5 cm wingspan |
| Habitat | Farmland | Underground |
| Diet | Fruit Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Africa, Asia, Oceania, South America | Australia, New Zealand |
| 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.
Australian Painted Lady
An orange, black, and white butterfly closely related to the cosmopolitan painted lady. It undertakes seasonal migrations across southeastern Australia.
Did You Know?
Millions migrate northward in autumn in one of Australia's most impressive insect movements.