Pink Bollworm vs Malay Lacewing
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Pink Bollworm | Malay Lacewing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pectinophora gossypiella | Cethosia hypsea |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Gelechiidae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | 15-20 mm wingspan | 80-100 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Farmland | Forests |
| Diet | Seed Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Asia, Africa, Americas, Oceania | Southeast Asia (Malaysia, Borneo, Sumatra, Indonesia) |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Pink Bollworm
A small dark moth whose pink-tinged larvae bore into cotton bolls and damage the fibers and seeds. It has been one of the most economically important cotton pests globally.
Did You Know?
A massive sterile insect technique program successfully eradicated it from the southwestern United States by 2018.
Malay Lacewing
A vividly colored butterfly with deep orange-red wings outlined in black with white spots along the margins. The undersides are even more intricately patterned with lace-like white and orange designs.
Did You Know?
The intricate lacework pattern on the wing undersides gives this genus its common name and helps break up the butterfly's outline when resting.