Navel Orangeworm vs Triatoma rubida
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Navel Orangeworm | Triatoma rubida |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Amyelois transitella | Triatoma rubida |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Pyralidae | Reduviidae |
| Size | 20-28 mm wingspan | 18-22 mm |
| Habitat | Deserts & Drylands | Deserts & Drylands |
| Diet | Omnivores | Blood Feeders |
| Regions | North America | Southwestern United States, Mexico |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Navel Orangeworm
The most damaging pest of almonds, walnuts, and pistachios in California. Larvae bore into nuts and contaminate them with frass and fungal spores.
Did You Know?
It promotes aflatoxin contamination by introducing Aspergillus fungi into damaged nuts.
Triatoma rubida
A reddish-brown kissing bug found in the southwestern United States and Mexico. It frequently enters homes and its bite can cause severe allergic reactions.
Did You Know?
It is the most commonly reported triatomine species entering homes in Arizona.