True Armyworm Moth vs Asian Comma Butterfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | True Armyworm Moth | Asian Comma Butterfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Mythimna unipuncta | Polygonia c-aureum |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Noctuidae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | 35-45 mm wingspan | 45-55 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Omnivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | North America, South America, Europe, Africa, Oceania | East Asia, Japan/Korea |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
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.
Asian Comma Butterfly
Known as 'ki-tataha' in Japanese, this butterfly has distinctively jagged wing edges that provide excellent camouflage among dead leaves. A white or silver comma mark on the hindwing underside gives it its name.
Did You Know?
When this butterfly closes its wings, it looks exactly like a dead leaf, providing near-perfect camouflage against predators.