Variegated Cutworm vs Tailed Jay
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Variegated Cutworm | Tailed Jay |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Peridroma saucia | Graphium agamemnon |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Noctuidae | Papilionidae |
| Size | 40-55 mm wingspan | Wingspan 80-100mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Seed Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Worldwide | Asia, Oceania |
| 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.
Tailed Jay
A fast-flying black swallowtail butterfly covered with spots of green or blue-green. It rarely settles and is constantly in motion.
Did You Know?
It is one of the few butterflies that flaps its wings even while feeding on flowers never fully stopping.