Dogwood Borer vs African Sapphire
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Dogwood Borer | African Sapphire |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Synanthedon scitula | Iolaus iulus |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Sesiidae | Lycaenidae |
| Size | 18–23 mm wingspan | 30-40 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Orchards | Woodlands |
| Diet | Root Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Eastern North America | Sub-Saharan Africa |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
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.
African Sapphire
Brilliant sapphire-blue upper wings with a dark margin and twin tails on hindwings. Found in African woodlands and forest edges.
Did You Know?
Larvae feed exclusively inside mistletoe fruits, making them almost invisible to predators.