Cabbage Moth vs Oriental Fruit Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Cabbage Moth | Oriental Fruit Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Mamestra brassicae | Bactrocera dorsalis |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Diptera |
| Family | Noctuidae | Tephritidae |
| Size | Wingspan 34-50mm | 6-8 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Herbivores | Fruit Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Asia | Asia, Africa, Pacific Islands |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Cabbage Moth
A mottled grey-brown moth with kidney-shaped and circular stigmata on the forewings. Its caterpillar is a serious pest of brassica crops worldwide.
Did You Know?
A single caterpillar can bore deep into a cabbage head contaminating it with frass and making it unmarketable.
Oriental Fruit Fly
A highly polyphagous tropical fruit fly attacking over 400 host plant species. It is one of the most economically damaging invasive insects worldwide.
Did You Know?
It attacks more host plant species than any other fruit fly, with over 400 recorded hosts.