Peachtree Borer vs Deraeocoris Plant Bug
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Peachtree Borer | Deraeocoris Plant Bug |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Synanthedon exitiosa | Deraeocoris ruber |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Sesiidae | Miridae |
| Size | 25–33 mm wingspan | 6-8 mm |
| Habitat | Orchards | Orchards |
| Diet | Fruit Feeders | Predators |
| Regions | North America | Europe, western Asia |
| 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.
Deraeocoris Plant Bug
A small, shiny dark reddish-brown to black predatory plant bug found across Europe. It feeds on aphids, spider mites, and psyllids on various trees and shrubs. The coloration is highly variable, ranging from red to nearly black.
Did You Know?
Its extreme color variation confused early taxonomists who described several different species that were later found to be a single, highly polymorphic species.