Peach Twig Borer vs California Root Borer
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Peach Twig Borer | California Root Borer |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Anarsia lineatella | Prionus californicus |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Gelechiidae | Cerambycidae |
| Size | 12-16 mm wingspan | 35-60 mm |
| Habitat | Orchards | Orchards |
| Diet | Fruit Feeders | Root Feeders |
| Regions | North America, Europe, Central Asia | Western United States, British Columbia |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Peach Twig Borer
A small gray moth whose larvae bore into new shoots and developing fruits of stone fruit trees. It is a key pest in peach and almond orchards.
Did You Know?
Overwintering larvae create small shelters called hibernacula in the crotches of tree branches.
California Root Borer
A massive prionine beetle found in western North America, one of the largest beetles in the region. Males have conspicuously large, serrated antennae. Larvae are root borers that attack both living and dead trees.
Did You Know?
Larvae of this species have been found feeding on roots over 2 meters deep in the soil.