Dogwood Borer vs Giant Malaysian Cricket
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Dogwood Borer | Giant Malaysian Cricket |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Synanthedon scitula | Brachytrupes portentosus |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Sesiidae | Gryllidae |
| Size | 18–23 mm wingspan | 40-60 mm |
| Habitat | Orchards | Deserts & Drylands |
| Diet | Root Feeders | Root Feeders |
| Regions | Eastern North America | Southeast Asia (Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Malaysia, Indonesia) |
| 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.
Giant Malaysian Cricket
One of the largest crickets in the world with a robust brown body, powerful hind legs, and a loud, resonant chirping call. It lives in deep burrows dug into the ground.
Did You Know?
In Thailand and Cambodia, these crickets are collected from their burrows and deep-fried as a popular protein-rich street food.