The Small Cabbage White and Great Peacock Moth both affect the human society in many ways. Some people love butterflies and think that they are beautiful in appearance. But on top of their elegant appearance, adult butterflies are beneficial to our ecosystems as well. Nectar is the food source of butterflies. Butterflies are pollinators and help pollinate plants when they gather nectar. They aid in plant growth. But there are also some people who consider butterflies as pests. The caterpillars of the Small Cabbage Whites are sometimes referred to as "cabbage worms". The female butterflies lay their eggs on the underside of the host plants. The host plants consists of those in the Mustard family, which includes cabbages and radishes. Caterpillar consume these host plants as their energy source. And when there is a large number of caterpillars, much damage can be caused upon the cabbage or radish crops.
The Great Peacock Moth is considered an orchard pest. It feeds on apples, pears, and other tree leaves. The impact of these moths are also minor, unless outbreaks occur, which are not unusual. The species of Saturniidae are very diverse. Some are pests, such as the Great Peacock Moth. Some are very beneficial to humans and aid in wild silk production. Some Saturniidae are even important food sources for humans. And some caterpillar are deadly and highly toxic when touched. But most species are harmless to animals and humans.
The Great Peacock Moth is considered an orchard pest. It feeds on apples, pears, and other tree leaves. The impact of these moths are also minor, unless outbreaks occur, which are not unusual. The species of Saturniidae are very diverse. Some are pests, such as the Great Peacock Moth. Some are very beneficial to humans and aid in wild silk production. Some Saturniidae are even important food sources for humans. And some caterpillar are deadly and highly toxic when touched. But most species are harmless to animals and humans.