Mango Stem Borer vs Splendid Ghost Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Mango Stem Borer | Splendid Ghost Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Batocera rubus | Aenetus ligniveren |
| Order | Coleoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Cerambycidae | Hepialidae |
| Size | 35-55 mm | 120-160 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Orchards | Forests |
| Diet | Gall Makers | Gall Makers |
| Regions | India, Sri Lanka, Malaysia, Indonesia | Australia, Oceania |
| 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.
Splendid Ghost Moth
A large, primitive moth with bright green and white patterned wings. Its larvae bore into tree trunks and live inside galleries covered with silk and frass, making them among the longest-lived Australian caterpillars.
Did You Know?
Ghost moth larvae can live inside a tree trunk for up to five years, feeding on the living wood before pupating.