Navel Orangeworm vs Wahlberg's Flower Mantis
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Navel Orangeworm | Wahlberg's Flower Mantis |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Amyelois transitella | Pseudocreobotra amarae |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Mantodea |
| Family | Pyralidae | Hymenopodidae |
| Size | 20-28 mm wingspan | 25-35 mm |
| Habitat | Deserts & Drylands | Heathland |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | North America | Ethiopia, Kenya, Tanzania |
| 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.
Wahlberg's Flower Mantis
A small East African flower mantis with spiny projections on its abdomen and thorax. Its coloring ranges from white to green depending on the habitat.
Did You Know?
The thoracic spines make it one of the most heavily ornamented flower mantises in Africa.