Cobra Clubtail vs Sugarcane Borer
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Cobra Clubtail | Sugarcane Borer |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Gomphus vastus | Diatraea saccharalis |
| Order | Odonata | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Gomphidae | Crambidae |
| Size | 58-68 mm | 20-28 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Farmland |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | North America | Americas |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Cobra Clubtail
A large North American clubtail with a dramatically flared abdomen tip and bold yellow markings. It patrols large rivers and is a powerful, fast flier.
Did You Know?
Its abdomen tip flares out so dramatically that it resembles a cobra's hood, inspiring its common name.
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.