Mango Stem Borer vs Dustywing
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Mango Stem Borer | Dustywing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Batocera rubus | Coniopteryx tineiformis |
| Order | Coleoptera | Neuroptera |
| Family | Cerambycidae | Coniopterygidae |
| Size | 35-55 mm | 3-5 mm |
| Habitat | Orchards | Orchards |
| Diet | Gall Makers | Predators |
| Regions | India, Sri Lanka, Malaysia, Indonesia | Europe, Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Mango Stem Borer
A large greyish-brown longhorn beetle that is a major pest of mango trees in South and Southeast Asia. Adults have robust bodies with scattered pale spots on the elytra. Larvae bore large galleries in the heartwood of living mango trees.
Did You Know?
Infested mango trees exude large quantities of sawdust-like frass from bore holes, signaling the beetle's presence.
Dustywing
A tiny moth-like lacewing covered in a white waxy powder that gives it a dusty appearance. It is an important predator of mites and scale insects on trees.
Did You Know?
Dustywings are the smallest of all neuropterans and are often overlooked because they resemble tiny moths.