Green Oak Tortrix vs African Ebony Longhorn
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Green Oak Tortrix | African Ebony Longhorn |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Tortrix viridana | Phantasis gigantea |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Tortricidae | Cerambycidae |
| Size | 20-24 mm wingspan | 45-70 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Western Asia, North Africa | Tanzania, Malawi, Mozambique, Zambia, Zimbabwe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Green Oak Tortrix
A small bright green moth with pale hindwings that is the most important oak defoliator in Europe. Outbreak years can turn whole oak canopies brown by June.
Did You Know?
Defoliation by this moth has shaped oak woodland ecology for thousands of years.
African Ebony Longhorn
An impressively large African lamiin with an elongated body and extremely long, spindly legs. It is found in the miombo woodlands of eastern and southern Africa. Adults are nocturnal and attracted to light traps.
Did You Know?
Its extraordinarily long legs can span over 150 mm from tip to tip, giving it a spider-like appearance.