Barred Red Moth vs Sugarcane Borer
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Barred Red Moth | Sugarcane Borer |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Hylaea fasciaria | Diatraea saccharalis |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Geometridae | Crambidae |
| Size | 30-36 mm wingspan | 20-28 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Forests | Farmland |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe, Northern Asia | Americas |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Barred Red Moth
A reddish-brown moth with a broad darker band across the forewings. It is closely associated with coniferous forests throughout its range.
Did You Know?
A green form of this species exists and was once considered a separate species.
Sugarcane Borer
A straw-colored moth whose larvae bore into sugarcane stalks, causing yield losses and allowing disease organisms to enter. It is the most important sugarcane pest in the Western Hemisphere.
Did You Know?
The parasitoid fly Cotesia flavipes was introduced from Asia to control this borer and has been remarkably successful in Brazil.