Pink Bollworm vs Sycamore Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Pink Bollworm | Sycamore Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pectinophora gossypiella | Acronicta aceris |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Gelechiidae | Noctuidae |
| Size | 15-20 mm wingspan | Wingspan 35-45mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Underground |
| Diet | Seed Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Asia, Africa, Americas, Oceania | Europe, Asia |
| 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.
Sycamore Moth
A plain grey moth whose caterpillar is spectacular with white tufts and bright orange and yellow hair patches.
Did You Know?
The caterpillar is one of the most colorful in Europe with dense white hairs and bright orange-yellow tufts.