Dogwood Borer vs Chinese Windmill
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Dogwood Borer | Chinese Windmill |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Synanthedon scitula | Atrophaneura alcinous |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Sesiidae | Papilionidae |
| Size | 18–23 mm wingspan | Wingspan 75-100mm |
| Habitat | Orchards | Underground |
| Diet | Root Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Eastern North America | Asia |
| 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.
Chinese Windmill
A dark swallowtail butterfly with crimson patches on the hindwings and a slow fluttering flight. The body is red indicating toxicity.
Did You Know?
Its slow fluttering flight resembles a windmill and advertises its toxicity acquired from poisonous aristolochia plants.