Peach Twig Borer vs Round-winged Muslin Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Peach Twig Borer | Round-winged Muslin Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Anarsia lineatella | Thumatha senex |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Gelechiidae | Erebidae |
| Size | 12-16 mm wingspan | 18-24 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Orchards | Wetlands |
| Diet | Fruit Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | North America, Europe, Central Asia | Europe, Western Asia |
| 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.
Round-winged Muslin Moth
A tiny moth with rounded translucent whitish wings marked with faint grey spots. It is among the smallest of the footman moths in Europe.
Did You Know?
Its translucent wings are so thin that text can be read through them.