Large Blue vs Oriental Fruit Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Large Blue | Oriental Fruit Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Phengaris arion | Grapholita molesta |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Lycaenidae | Tortricidae |
| Size | 38-52 mm wingspan | 12-15 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Orchards |
| Diet | Omnivores | Fruit Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, temperate Asia | Worldwide temperate regions |
| Conservation | Near Threatened | Not Evaluated |
Large Blue
A blue butterfly with distinctive black spots that has one of the most complex life cycles in the insect world. It was declared extinct in Britain in 1979 but has been successfully reintroduced.
Did You Know?
Caterpillars trick ants into carrying them into their nests, where they feed on ant larvae for ten months.
Oriental Fruit Moth
A small dark moth whose larvae first bore into peach shoot tips, then later generations attack fruits. It is one of the most significant pests of stone fruits worldwide.
Did You Know?
Mating disruption using synthetic pheromones has become the primary control method for this moth in many orchards.