Southwestern Corn Borer vs Cattle Biting Louse
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Southwestern Corn Borer | Cattle Biting Louse |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Diatraea grandiosella | Bovicola bovis |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Phthiraptera |
| Family | Crambidae | Trichodectidae |
| Size | 25-35 mm wingspan | 1.5-2 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Herbivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Southern United States, Mexico | Europe, Asia, Africa, North America, South America, Oceania |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Southwestern Corn Borer
A pale moth whose larvae bore into corn stalks and girdle stems from the inside, causing extensive lodging. It is a major corn pest in the southern Great Plains of the United States.
Did You Know?
Overwintering larvae girdle the corn stalk from the inside, deliberately weakening it so the stalk falls and provides insulated shelter.
Cattle Biting Louse
A chewing louse that infests cattle worldwide, causing irritation and economic losses in livestock. Infestations worsen in winter when cattle have thick coats.
Did You Know?
Winter infestations of this louse can cause cattle to rub and scratch so intensely that they damage fences and lose significant weight.