Peachtree Borer vs Bornean Thick-legged Flower Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Peachtree Borer | Bornean Thick-legged Flower Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Synanthedon exitiosa | Cheirotonus battareli |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Sesiidae | Scarabaeidae |
| Size | 25–33 mm wingspan | 50-80 mm |
| Habitat | Orchards | Mountains |
| Diet | Fruit Feeders | Fruit Feeders |
| Regions | North America | Southeast Asia (Vietnam, Laos, Thailand) |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Vulnerable |
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.
Bornean Thick-legged Flower Beetle
A large, striking flower beetle with metallic green elytra and enormously thickened front legs in males. The oversized forelegs are used to grasp and grapple during male combat.
Did You Know?
Males with the largest forelegs win more mating opportunities, driving an evolutionary arms race for ever-larger leg size.