Pebble Prominent Moth vs Spotted Stem Borer
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Pebble Prominent Moth | Spotted Stem Borer |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Notodonta ziczac | Chilo partellus |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Notodontidae | Crambidae |
| Size | 40-50 mm wingspan | 20-28 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Farmland |
| Diet | Omnivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe, Asia | Sub-Saharan Africa, South Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Pebble Prominent Moth
A grey-brown moth with a tuft of scales on the trailing edge of each forewing that creates a prominent bump. Its caterpillar has a remarkable hump-backed shape.
Did You Know?
The species name 'ziczac' describes the zigzag posture of the resting caterpillar.
Spotted Stem Borer
A straw-colored moth whose larvae bore into stems of maize and sorghum in Africa and Asia. It can cause total crop failure in heavily infested fields.
Did You Know?
The push-pull pest management system, using Desmodium and Napier grass, was developed primarily to combat this borer.