Summer Fruit Tortrix vs Chimney Sweeper Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Summer Fruit Tortrix | Chimney Sweeper Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Adoxophyes orana | Odezia atrata |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Tortricidae | Geometridae |
| Size | 18-22 mm wingspan | 25-30 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Orchards | Grasslands |
| Diet | Fruit Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, East Asia | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Summer Fruit Tortrix
A small yellowish-brown moth with darker V-shaped markings on the forewings. It is a significant fruit pest throughout Europe and East Asia.
Did You Know?
It was one of the first insects to be controlled using synthetic pheromone mating disruption.
Chimney Sweeper Moth
A small, entirely sooty-black day-flying moth with white-tipped wing fringes. It flies over grasslands where pignut grows.
Did You Know?
Its all-black coloration is unique among European geometrid moths and makes it instantly recognizable.