Queensland Fruit Fly vs Lackey Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Queensland Fruit Fly | Lackey Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Bactrocera tryoni | Malacosoma neustria |
| Order | Diptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Tephritidae | Lasiocampidae |
| Size | 6-8 mm | Wingspan 30-40mm |
| Habitat | Orchards | Orchards |
| Diet | Fruit Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Australia, Pacific Islands | Europe, Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Queensland Fruit Fly
Australia's most economically damaging fruit fly with a reddish-brown body. It attacks a wide range of cultivated fruits and vegetables.
Did You Know?
Interstate quarantine zones in Australia exist largely to prevent its spread to fruit-growing regions.
Lackey Moth
A pale tawny moth whose colorful striped caterpillars spin communal silk tents on trees.
Did You Know?
Caterpillars live together in conspicuous silk tents on trees and march out in processions to feed.