Variegated Cutworm vs Indian Green Lacewing
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Variegated Cutworm | Indian Green Lacewing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Peridroma saucia | Chrysoperla zastrowi |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Neuroptera |
| Family | Noctuidae | Chrysopidae |
| Size | 40-55 mm wingspan | 13-19 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Seed Feeders | Predators |
| Regions | Worldwide | India, Sri Lanka, Southeast Asia |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Variegated Cutworm
A mottled brown moth whose plump soil-dwelling caterpillars cut through stems of seedlings at ground level. It attacks a very wide range of vegetables and field crops.
Did You Know?
A single caterpillar can cut down several seedlings in one night, often felling far more plants than it actually eats.
Indian Green Lacewing
A green lacewing commonly found across the Indian subcontinent. Widely studied for biocontrol of cotton and rice pests.
Did You Know?
It is mass-reared in Indian laboratories for release in cotton fields as a biological control agent.