Clara's Satin Moth vs Sugarcane Borer
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Clara's Satin Moth | Sugarcane Borer |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Thalaina clara | Diatraea saccharalis |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Geometridae | Crambidae |
| Size | 40-50 mm wingspan | 20-28 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Farmland |
| Diet | Herbivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Eastern Australia, Tasmania | Americas |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Clara's Satin Moth
An Australian moth with satiny white wings marked with orange bands. Found in eastern Australia and Tasmania. Caterpillars feed on acacia foliage.
Did You Know?
The satiny sheen of the wings gives this moth an almost luminous quality when seen in Australian bush at night.
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.