Southwestern Corn Borer vs Giant Grey Hawk Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Southwestern Corn Borer | Giant Grey Hawk Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Diatraea grandiosella | Agrius cingulata |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Crambidae | Sphingidae |
| Size | 25-35 mm wingspan | 95-130 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Beaches & Coastal |
| Diet | Herbivores | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Southern United States, Mexico | Americas (from southern United States to Argentina), occasional migrant to Europe and Africa |
| 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.
Giant Grey Hawk Moth
A massive hawk moth with gray-streaked forewings and a pink and black banded abdomen. It is one of the largest and fastest-flying sphinx moths in the Americas.
Did You Know?
Agrius cingulata is such a powerful flier that individuals from the Americas occasionally cross the Atlantic Ocean and turn up in western Europe.