Pine Shoot Moth vs Pacific Spiketail
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Pine Shoot Moth | Pacific Spiketail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Rhyacionia buoliana | Cordulegaster dorsalis |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Odonata |
| Family | Tortricidae | Cordulegastridae |
| Size | 18-24 mm wingspan | 65-75 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.
Pacific Spiketail
The only spiketail dragonfly on the Pacific coast of North America. It has a dark brown body with yellow dorsal spots and patrols shaded forest seepages.
Did You Know?
It is the only spiketail species found west of the Rocky Mountains in North America.