European Grape Berry Moth vs Coppered White-spotted Flower Chafer
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | European Grape Berry Moth | Coppered White-spotted Flower Chafer |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Eupoecilia ambiguella | Protaetia cuprea |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Tortricidae | Scarabaeidae |
| Size | 12-15 mm wingspan | 15-22 mm |
| Habitat | Orchards | Orchards |
| Diet | Omnivores | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Western Asia, North Africa | Europe, Western Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
European Grape Berry Moth
A small cream-colored moth with a dark diagonal band across the forewings. It is one of the two most damaging moth pests of grapevines in Europe.
Did You Know?
Larval damage to grape berries often leads to secondary infection by the grey mould Botrytis.
Coppered White-spotted Flower Chafer
A coppery-bronze chafer beetle with small white spots scattered across its elytra. It feeds in large flowers during warm summer days.
Did You Know?
Its metallic coloration changes between copper, green, and violet depending on the angle of light.