Old World Bollworm vs Spiny Oak Slug Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Old World Bollworm | Spiny Oak Slug Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Helicoverpa armigera | Euclea delphinii |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Noctuidae | Limacodidae |
| Size | 35-40 mm wingspan | 22-30 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Farmland | Orchards |
| Diet | Fruit Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe, Africa, Asia, Oceania, South America | Eastern North America |
| 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.
Spiny Oak Slug Moth
A small colorful moth with green, brown, and silver-spotted forewings. Its flattened, jewel-like caterpillar is green with red and yellow markings and bears stinging spines.
Did You Know?
The ornate caterpillar has been called one of the most beautiful in North America despite its painful sting.