Sugarcane Borer vs European Seedcorn Ground Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Sugarcane Borer | European Seedcorn Ground Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Diatraea saccharalis | Zabrus tenebrioides |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Crambidae | Carabidae |
| Size | 20-28 mm wingspan | 14-18 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Omnivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Americas | Europe, Central Asia |
| 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.
European Seedcorn Ground Beetle
An unusual ground beetle that is herbivorous as an adult, feeding on cereal crops. Larvae are predatory and live in soil burrows.
Did You Know?
It is one of the very few ground beetles that is a crop pest rather than a beneficial predator.