Sugarcane Borer vs Brimstone
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Sugarcane Borer | Brimstone |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Diatraea saccharalis | Gonepteryx rhamni |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Crambidae | Pieridae |
| Size | 20-28 mm wingspan | 52-60 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Farmland | Heathland |
| Diet | Omnivores | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Americas | Europe, Asia, North Africa |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Sugarcane Borer
A straw-colored moth whose larvae bore into sugarcane stalks, causing yield losses and allowing disease organisms to enter. It is the most important sugarcane pest in the Western Hemisphere.
Did You Know?
The parasitoid fly Cotesia flavipes was introduced from Asia to control this borer and has been remarkably successful in Brazil.
Brimstone
Males are vivid sulphur-yellow; females are pale greenish-white. Leaf-shaped wings provide excellent camouflage at rest.
Did You Know?
The word butterfly may derive from the butter-yellow colour of the Brimstone, one of the earliest to fly.