Pink Bollworm vs Oriental Fruit Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Pink Bollworm | Oriental Fruit Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pectinophora gossypiella | Bactrocera dorsalis |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Diptera |
| Family | Gelechiidae | Tephritidae |
| Size | 15-20 mm wingspan | 6-8 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Seed Feeders | Fruit Feeders |
| Regions | Asia, Africa, Americas, Oceania | Asia, Africa, Pacific Islands |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Pink Bollworm
A small dark moth whose pink-tinged larvae bore into cotton bolls and damage the fibers and seeds. It has been one of the most economically important cotton pests globally.
Did You Know?
A massive sterile insect technique program successfully eradicated it from the southwestern United States by 2018.
Oriental Fruit Fly
A highly polyphagous tropical fruit fly attacking over 400 host plant species. It is one of the most economically damaging invasive insects worldwide.
Did You Know?
It attacks more host plant species than any other fruit fly, with over 400 recorded hosts.