European Flower Beetle vs Summer Fruit Tortrix
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | European Flower Beetle | Summer Fruit Tortrix |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Tropinota hirta | Adoxophyes orana |
| Order | Coleoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Tortricidae |
| Size | 8-13 mm | 18-22 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Orchards | Orchards |
| Diet | Fruit Feeders | Fruit Feeders |
| Regions | Southern Europe, Central Asia, North Africa | Europe, East Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
European Flower Beetle
A hairy black beetle with scattered white spots that feeds deep inside flowers. It is an important pollinator of fruit trees in southern Europe.
Did You Know?
It can be a significant fruit tree pollinator in areas where bee populations have declined.
Summer Fruit Tortrix
A small yellowish-brown moth with darker V-shaped markings on the forewings. It is a significant fruit pest throughout Europe and East Asia.
Did You Know?
It was one of the first insects to be controlled using synthetic pheromone mating disruption.