Peachtree Borer vs Blue Striped Nettle Grub
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Peachtree Borer | Blue Striped Nettle Grub |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Synanthedon exitiosa | Parasa lepida |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Sesiidae | Limacodidae |
| Size | 25–33 mm wingspan | 30-40 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Orchards | Underground |
| Diet | Fruit Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | North America | Southeast Asia (Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam, Philippines, Myanmar) |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
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.
Blue Striped Nettle Grub
A small moth with vivid green forewings edged in dark chocolate brown. The caterpillar is bright green with blue longitudinal stripes and bears venomous urticating spines that cause intense pain.
Did You Know?
The caterpillar's sting is so painful it is compared to a wasp sting, and the venomous spines can cause welts lasting several days.