Pear Fruit Sawfly vs Oriental Fruit Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Pear Fruit Sawfly | Oriental Fruit Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Hoplocampa brevis | Grapholita molesta |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Tenthredinidae | Tortricidae |
| Size | 4-6 mm | 12-15 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Orchards | Orchards |
| Diet | Fruit Feeders | Fruit Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Worldwide temperate regions |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Pear Fruit Sawfly
A small, dark sawfly that is a pest of pear orchards. Larvae bore into developing pear fruitlets, causing premature fruit drop.
Did You Know?
Infested young pears often show a distinctive entry hole with wet frass, and a single larva may damage two to three fruits before completing development.
Oriental Fruit Moth
A small dark moth whose larvae first bore into peach shoot tips, then later generations attack fruits. It is one of the most significant pests of stone fruits worldwide.
Did You Know?
Mating disruption using synthetic pheromones has become the primary control method for this moth in many orchards.