Peachtree Borer vs Calleta Silk Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Peachtree Borer | Calleta Silk Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Synanthedon exitiosa | Eupackardia calleta |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Sesiidae | Saturniidae |
| Size | 25–33 mm wingspan | 85-110 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Orchards | Deserts & Drylands |
| Diet | Fruit Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | North America | Southwestern United States, Mexico |
| 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.
Calleta Silk Moth
A dark brown silk moth with striking white crescent markings and a broad white postmedial band on each wing. It is native to the Sonoran Desert and surrounding regions.
Did You Know?
Native peoples historically harvested its cocoons to make rattles and small containers.