Southwestern Corn Borer vs Paradise Birdwing
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Southwestern Corn Borer | Paradise Birdwing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Diatraea grandiosella | Ornithoptera paradisea |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Crambidae | Papilionidae |
| Size | 25-35 mm wingspan | 120-170 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Farmland | Forests |
| Diet | Herbivores | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Southern United States, Mexico | Oceania (Papua New Guinea) |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Vulnerable |
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.
Paradise Birdwing
A spectacular birdwing butterfly endemic to Papua New Guinea, notable for the elongated tails on the male's hindwings. Males display brilliant green and gold colouration. It is found in lowland and hill forests.
Did You Know?
The male's long hindwing tails trail behind in flight, creating a spectacularly graceful display reminiscent of a bird of paradise.