Plain Tiger vs Beet Armyworm
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Plain Tiger | Beet Armyworm |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Danaus chrysippus | Spodoptera exigua |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Nymphalidae | Noctuidae |
| Size | Wingspan 70-80mm | 25-30 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Heathland | Farmland |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Africa, Asia, Oceania | Worldwide warm regions |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Plain Tiger
An orange butterfly with black borders and white spots that is extremely widespread across Africa and Asia. It is toxic due to larval food plants.
Did You Know?
It is mimicked by multiple species of butterflies across its range including females of the Great Eggfly.
Beet Armyworm
A small grayish-brown moth whose green caterpillars attack a wide range of vegetable and field crops. Larvae often skeletonize leaves before moving to fruits and growing points.
Did You Know?
Young larvae spin fine silk threads that allow them to balloon on the wind to new host plants.