Tomato Leafminer vs Glover's Silk Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Tomato Leafminer | Glover's Silk Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Tuta absoluta | Hyalophora columbia gloveri |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Gelechiidae | Saturniidae |
| Size | 10-12 mm wingspan | 100-130 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Underground | Farmland |
| Diet | Herbivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | South America, Europe, Africa, Asia | Western North America, Rocky Mountain region |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Tomato Leafminer
A devastating South American moth that mines through tomato leaves, stems, and fruits. Since 2006, it has rapidly invaded Europe, Africa, and Asia.
Did You Know?
It can complete up to 12 generations per year in tropical regions, allowing populations to explode rapidly.
Glover's Silk Moth
A large silk moth from the western Rocky Mountain region with reddish-brown wings and white crescent-shaped spots. It is closely related to the cecropia moth but adapted to arid habitats.
Did You Know?
It was originally described as a separate species but is now considered a subspecies of the Columbia silk moth.