European Corn Borer vs Lunar Hornet Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | European Corn Borer | Lunar Hornet Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ostrinia nubilalis | Sesia bembeciformis |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Pyralidae | Sesiidae |
| Size | 26-34 mm wingspan | 30–42 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Farmland | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Herbivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe, North America, Asia, North Africa | Europe, Western Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
European Corn Borer
A small yellowish-brown moth that is one of the most destructive crop pests in the world. Larvae bore into corn stalks, causing billions of dollars in damage annually.
Did You Know?
Female moths use two different pheromone strains, effectively creating reproductively isolated populations.
Lunar Hornet Moth
A large clearwing moth that mimics a hornet and bores into willow and sallow trunks. Adults emerge in midsummer and are active in sunshine.
Did You Know?
The empty pupal skin can be found protruding from the exit hole on willow trunks long after the moth has emerged.