Melon Fly vs Pine Shoot Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Melon Fly | Pine Shoot Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Zeugodacus cucurbitae | Tomicus piniperda |
| Order | Diptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Tephritidae | Curculionidae (Scolytinae) |
| Size | 6-8 mm | 3.5–5 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Fruit Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Asia, Africa, Pacific Islands, Hawaii | Europe, Asia, North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Melon Fly
A reddish-yellow fruit fly that is a major pest of melons, cucumbers, and other cucurbits. It has spread from Asia to become invasive across tropical regions.
Did You Know?
Eradication of the melon fly from Okinawa was one of the most successful sterile insect programs in history.
Pine Shoot Beetle
A bark beetle that breeds in pine logs and stumps, then feeds inside live pine shoots. It is an invasive pest in North America.
Did You Know?
Adults hollow out the centers of pine shoots, causing them to break off in the wind and litter the forest floor.