Pea Moth vs Hadda Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Pea Moth | Hadda Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cydia nigricana | Henosepilachna vigintioctopunctata |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Tortricidae | Coccinellidae |
| Size | 12-15 mm wingspan | 6-8 mm |
| Habitat | Gardens | Farmland |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe | South Asia (India, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bangladesh, Pakistan) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Pea Moth
A small tortrix moth whose larvae feed inside pea pods. A significant pest of commercial and garden peas. Adults fly in June-July when peas are flowering.
Did You Know?
Finding a maggot in your fresh garden peas almost certainly means a pea moth larva has been at work.
Hadda Beetle
A herbivorous ladybug with a pale orange body bearing 28 black spots, unlike most ladybugs which are predatory. It is a significant agricultural pest that skeletonizes the leaves of solanaceous crops.
Did You Know?
Unlike most ladybugs which are beneficial predators, this species is one of the few that is a plant pest, feeding on vegetable crops.