Peachtree Borer vs African Sugarcane Borer
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Peachtree Borer | African Sugarcane Borer |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Synanthedon exitiosa | Eldana saccharina |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Sesiidae | Pyralidae |
| Size | 25–33 mm wingspan | 20-30 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Orchards | Wetlands |
| Diet | Fruit Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | North America | Africa |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Not Evaluated |
Peachtree Borer
A clearwing moth that is the most destructive borer of peach trees in North America. Larvae feed in the bark at the soil line of stone fruit trees.
Did You Know?
A single larva can girdle and kill a young peach tree in one season by feeding completely around the trunk base.
African Sugarcane Borer
The most important pest of sugarcane in sub-Saharan Africa. Larvae bore into sugarcane stalks, reducing sugar content and yield.
Did You Know?
It originally fed on indigenous wetland grasses before switching to cultivated sugarcane.