Pine Shoot Moth vs Aspinose Campodeid
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Pine Shoot Moth | Aspinose Campodeid |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Rhyacionia buoliana | Metriocampa aspinosa |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Diplura |
| Family | Tortricidae | Campodeidae |
| Size | 18-24 mm wingspan | 3-5 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Forests |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe, Asia, North America (introduced) | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Pine Shoot Moth
A small bright orange moth with silver-grey crosslines on the forewings. Its larvae bore into the terminal shoots of young pine trees, causing deformity.
Did You Know?
Attacked trees develop a characteristic 'posthorn' bend from the distorted leader shoot.
Aspinose Campodeid
A soil-dwelling dipluran lacking the typical dorsal spines found in related species. It inhabits deep soil layers in temperate forests.
Did You Know?
Its lack of dorsal spines distinguishes it from nearly all related species.