Pink Bollworm vs South American Leaf-Footed Bug
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Pink Bollworm | South American Leaf-Footed Bug |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pectinophora gossypiella | Leptoglossus zonatus |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Gelechiidae | Coreidae |
| Size | 15-20 mm wingspan | 15-20 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Orchards |
| Diet | Seed Feeders | Seed Feeders |
| Regions | Asia, Africa, Americas, Oceania | Americas from the United States through Argentina |
| 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.
South American Leaf-Footed Bug
A brown coreid bug with expanded leaf-like hind tibiae and a pale zigzag band across the forewings. It is a significant pest of corn, citrus, and pomegranates.
Did You Know?
Its flattened hind leg expansions may serve to mimic leaf fragments or to intimidate rivals during territorial displays.