Ricaniid Planthopper vs Tropical Warehouse Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Ricaniid Planthopper | Tropical Warehouse Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ricania speculum | Ephestia cautella |
| Order | Hemiptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Ricaniidae | Pyralidae |
| Size | 8-12 mm | 8-12 mm body; 15-22 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Orchards | Indoors |
| Diet | Fruit Feeders | Fruit Feeders |
| Regions | South Asia, Southeast Asia, East Asia | Tropical and subtropical regions worldwide |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Ricaniid Planthopper
A broad-winged planthopper with dark, glossy wings held tent-like over its body. It is a pest of tea, coffee, and various fruit trees across Asia.
Did You Know?
Its nymphs produce long waxy tail filaments that may help them parachute safely if they fall from host plants.
Tropical Warehouse Moth
A common pest of stored products in tropical and subtropical warehouses. Its larvae produce frass and webbing that contaminate large quantities of stored commodities.
Did You Know?
It is the most economically damaging moth pest of stored cocoa beans in West Africa.