Pea Moth vs African Mole Cricket

Side-by-side species comparison

Attribute Pea Moth African Mole Cricket
Scientific Name Cydia nigricana Gryllotalpa africana
Order Lepidoptera Orthoptera
Family Tortricidae Gryllotalpidae
Size 12-15 mm wingspan 30-40 mm
Habitat Gardens Gardens
Diet Herbivores Root Feeders
Regions Europe Africa, South Asia, Southeast Asia
Conservation Least Concern Least Concern

Pea Moth

A small tortrix moth whose larvae feed inside pea pods. A significant pest of commercial and garden peas. Adults fly in June-July when peas are flowering.

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Did You Know?

Finding a maggot in your fresh garden peas almost certainly means a pea moth larva has been at work.

African Mole Cricket

A widespread mole cricket found across Africa and southern Asia, common in irrigated croplands and garden soils. It is considered a significant agricultural pest in rice paddies and vegetable gardens.

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Did You Know?

In parts of Southeast Asia, mole crickets are collected and eaten as a protein-rich delicacy, fried or roasted.