Green Oak Tortrix vs Reunion Day Gecko Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Green Oak Tortrix | Reunion Day Gecko Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Tortrix viridana | Cratopus murinus |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Tortricidae | Curculionidae |
| Size | 20-24 mm wingspan | 8-12 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Farmland |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe, Western Asia, North Africa | Reunion Island |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
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.
Reunion Day Gecko Beetle
A drab brownish weevil endemic to Reunion Island in the Indian Ocean. It is a common herbivore found on both native and cultivated plants.
Did You Know?
It occasionally damages fruit crops on Reunion, where it is locally considered a pest.