Locust Borer vs Oriental Fruit Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Locust Borer | Oriental Fruit Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Megacyllene robiniae | Bactrocera dorsalis |
| Order | Coleoptera | Diptera |
| Family | Cerambycidae | Tephritidae |
| Size | 14-22 mm | 6-8 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Pollen Feeders | Fruit Feeders |
| Regions | Eastern and Central North America | Asia, Africa, Pacific Islands |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Locust Borer
A striking yellow-and-black wasp mimic that attacks black locust trees in North America. Adults appear in autumn and are commonly found on goldenrod flowers. Larval boring weakens locust trunks and can cause breakage.
Did You Know?
Adults synchronize their emergence with goldenrod bloom, making autumn fields their primary mating arenas.
Oriental Fruit Fly
A highly polyphagous tropical fruit fly attacking over 400 host plant species. It is one of the most economically damaging invasive insects worldwide.
Did You Know?
It attacks more host plant species than any other fruit fly, with over 400 recorded hosts.