Codling Moth vs White-banded Grass Dart
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Codling Moth | White-banded Grass Dart |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cydia pomonella | Taractrocera papyria |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Tortricidae | Hesperiidae |
| Size | 14-22 mm wingspan | 2-3 cm wingspan |
| Habitat | Orchards | Parks |
| Diet | Fruit Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | Worldwide (cosmopolitan) | Australia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Codling Moth
A small grey-brown moth whose larvae are the proverbial worm in the apple. It is the most economically important pest of apples worldwide.
Did You Know?
It was one of the first insects to develop resistance to DDT in the 1940s.
White-banded Grass Dart
A small orange-brown skipper butterfly with a distinctive white band across its hindwings. It is common in grassy habitats throughout eastern Australia.
Did You Know?
It is one of the few Australian butterflies that thrives on suburban lawns.