Mango Bark Beetle vs Hornet Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Mango Bark Beetle | Hornet Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Plocaederus ferrugineus | Sesia apiformis |
| Order | Coleoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Cerambycidae | Sesiidae |
| Size | 20-32 mm | 33-48 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Orchards | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh | Europe, Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Mango Bark Beetle
A rusty-brown cerambycid that attacks the bark and cambium of mango trees in South Asia. Adults are strong fliers and are attracted to freshly pruned or damaged trees. Larvae girdle branches by feeding circumferentially under the bark.
Did You Know?
Mango growers paint tree trunks with lime or coal tar to deter this beetle from laying eggs on the bark.
Hornet Moth
A clearwing moth that is a near-perfect mimic of the European hornet.
Did You Know?
It even buzzes and moves its abdomen like a hornet when disturbed.