Peachtree Borer vs Mango Fruit Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Peachtree Borer | Mango Fruit Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Synanthedon exitiosa | Ceratitis cosyra |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Diptera |
| Family | Sesiidae | Tephritidae |
| Size | 25–33 mm wingspan | 5-7 mm |
| Habitat | Orchards | Orchards |
| Diet | Fruit Feeders | Fruit Feeders |
| Regions | North America | East Africa (Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Ethiopia) |
| 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.
Mango Fruit Fly
A small, colorful fly with patterned wings that is one of the most destructive pests of mangoes in East Africa. Females lay eggs under the skin of ripening fruit.
Did You Know?
A single infested mango can contain dozens of larvae, and losses to fruit fly damage can exceed 80% of the harvest in unprotected orchards.