Spotted Cucumber Beetle vs True Armyworm Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Spotted Cucumber Beetle | True Armyworm Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Diabrotica undecimpunctata | Mythimna unipuncta |
| Order | Coleoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Chrysomelidae | Noctuidae |
| Size | 5-7mm | 35-45 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Root Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | North America | North America, South America, Europe, Africa, Oceania |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Spotted Cucumber Beetle
A yellowish-green beetle with eleven black spots on its elytra. It is a significant agricultural pest of cucurbits, corn, and other crops.
Did You Know?
Its larvae are known as corn rootworms and can cause billions of dollars in crop damage annually.
True Armyworm Moth
A tawny-brown moth with a single white dot on each forewing. Its larvae march in armies across fields, devastating cereal crops.
Did You Know?
Larvae travel in large groups across the ground like a marching army, hence the common name.