Peach Twig Borer vs Mitchell's Satyr Butterfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Peach Twig Borer | Mitchell's Satyr Butterfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Anarsia lineatella | Neonympha mitchellii mitchellii |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Gelechiidae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | 12-16 mm wingspan | 3.5-4.5 cm wingspan |
| Habitat | Orchards | Ponds & Lakes |
| Diet | Fruit Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | North America, Europe, Central Asia | United States |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Endangered |
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.
Mitchell's Satyr Butterfly
A small brown butterfly with distinctive eyespots found in calcareous fens of the Great Lakes region. Fewer than 20 populations remain.
Did You Know?
It is so rare that many of its remaining colonies are kept secret to protect them from collectors.