Large Fruit-tree Tortrix vs Macrosoma tipulata
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Large Fruit-tree Tortrix | Macrosoma tipulata |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Archips podana | Macrosoma tipulata |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Tortricidae | Hedylidae |
| Size | 20-27 mm wingspan | 30-40 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Orchards | Forests |
| Diet | Herbivores | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Western Asia | Central America, South America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Large Fruit-tree Tortrix
A relatively large tortricid with reddish-brown males and paler females. It is a common pest in orchards where larvae web leaves together.
Did You Know?
Males fly in a characteristic zigzag pattern when following a female pheromone trail.
Macrosoma tipulata
Slender moth-butterfly with elongated brown-gray wings and long legs. Nocturnal and rarely encountered, attracted to lights.
Did You Know?
Like other hedylids, it can detect bat echolocation and perform evasive aerial maneuvers.