Dogwood Borer vs Oriental Fruit Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Dogwood Borer | Oriental Fruit Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Synanthedon scitula | Grapholita molesta |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Sesiidae | Tortricidae |
| Size | 18–23 mm wingspan | 12-15 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Orchards | Orchards |
| Diet | Root Feeders | Fruit Feeders |
| Regions | Eastern North America | Worldwide temperate regions |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Not Evaluated |
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.
Oriental Fruit Moth
A small dark moth whose larvae first bore into peach shoot tips, then later generations attack fruits. It is one of the most significant pests of stone fruits worldwide.
Did You Know?
Mating disruption using synthetic pheromones has become the primary control method for this moth in many orchards.