Sleepy Orange vs Beet Armyworm
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Sleepy Orange | Beet Armyworm |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Eurema nicippe | Spodoptera exigua |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Pieridae | Noctuidae |
| Size | 35-50 mm wingspan | 25-30 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Wetlands | Farmland |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | North America, Central America | Worldwide warm regions |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Sleepy Orange
Bright orange butterfly with irregular black borders and a small dark spot on the forewing. Named for a sleepy-eye-shaped mark.
Did You Know?
The name refers to a small mark on the forewing underside that resembles a half-closed eye.
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.