Peachtree Borer vs Natterer's Longhorn Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Peachtree Borer | Natterer's Longhorn Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Synanthedon exitiosa | Heliconius nattereri |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Sesiidae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | 25–33 mm wingspan | 60-70 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Orchards | Forests |
| Diet | Fruit Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | North America | Southeastern Brazil |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Endangered |
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.
Natterer's Longhorn Beetle
A rare heliconiine butterfly endemic to the Atlantic Forest of Brazil. One of the most threatened butterflies in the Americas. Has lost most of its habitat to deforestation.
Did You Know?
Has lost over 93% of its Atlantic Forest habitat, surviving only in small forest fragments.