Pea Moth vs Congo Basin Katydid
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Pea Moth | Congo Basin Katydid |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cydia nigricana | Enyaliopsis petersi |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Tortricidae | Tettigoniidae |
| Size | 12-15 mm wingspan | 50-70 mm |
| Habitat | Gardens | Forests |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe | Central Africa (DRC, Congo, Cameroon, Gabon) |
| 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.
Did You Know?
Finding a maggot in your fresh garden peas almost certainly means a pea moth larva has been at work.
Congo Basin Katydid
A large, armored katydid with a heavily spined pronotum and legs. It produces loud stridulating calls at night. Despite its fierce appearance, it is primarily herbivorous, feeding on forest leaves and flowers.
Did You Know?
The spines covering its body deter predators and can inflict painful scratches on anything that attempts to swallow it.