Spotted Stem Borer vs Gatekeeper
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Spotted Stem Borer | Gatekeeper |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Chilo partellus | Pyronia tithonus |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Crambidae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | 20-28 mm wingspan | 34-38 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Farmland | Woodlands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Sub-Saharan Africa, South Asia | Western Europe, Southern Europe |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Spotted Stem Borer
A straw-colored moth whose larvae bore into stems of maize and sorghum in Africa and Asia. It can cause total crop failure in heavily infested fields.
Did You Know?
The push-pull pest management system, using Desmodium and Napier grass, was developed primarily to combat this borer.
Gatekeeper
A common warm-brown butterfly often seen basking on hedgerow flowers in high summer. It has distinctive twin white pupils within the eye-spots on its forewings.
Did You Know?
Its alternative name 'Hedge Brown' reflects its strong association with hedgerow habitats.