Gaudy Sphinx Moth vs Lemon-tree Borer Parasite
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Gaudy Sphinx Moth | Lemon-tree Borer Parasite |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Eumorpha labruscae | Diachasmimorpha longicaudata |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Sphingidae | Braconidae |
| Size | 85-120 mm | 4-7 mm |
| Habitat | Orchards | Orchards |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Fruit Feeders |
| Regions | Southern United States, Central America, South America | Southeast Asia, Pacific Islands, Central America, Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Gaudy Sphinx Moth
A spectacular hawk moth with blue-green and brown patterned forewings that create an extraordinary leafy camouflage. It is one of the most beautifully colored sphinx moths in the world.
Did You Know?
When resting on a vine leaf, the gaudy sphinx moth is almost impossible to spot because its wing patterns perfectly replicate the colors and veining of a fresh leaf.
Lemon-tree Borer Parasite
A parasitoid of fruit fly larvae that has been released worldwide for biological control of tephritid pests. Females locate host larvae concealed inside ripening fruit using their long ovipositors.
Did You Know?
She can pierce through the rind of a mango or guava to deposit an egg directly onto a fruit fly maggot inside.