Common Swift Moth vs Dogwood Borer
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Common Swift Moth | Dogwood Borer |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Korscheltellus lupulina | Synanthedon scitula |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Hepialidae | Sesiidae |
| Size | 25-38 mm wingspan | 18–23 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Gardens | Orchards |
| Diet | Root Feeders | Root Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Eastern North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Common Swift Moth
A small brownish moth with faint white streaks that emerges in large numbers in early summer evenings. Its underground larvae are a pest of lawns, crops, and garden plants.
Did You Know?
Females scatter eggs randomly in flight, letting them fall into grass rather than placing them on specific plants.
Dogwood Borer
A clearwing moth whose larvae bore beneath the bark of dogwood, apple, and other trees. It is a significant pest of apple orchards on dwarfing rootstocks.
Did You Know?
It preferentially attacks the swollen graft unions on dwarf apple trees, which can kill productive orchard trees.