Summer Fruit Tortrix vs Hag Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Summer Fruit Tortrix | Hag Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Adoxophyes orana | Phobetron pithecium |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Tortricidae | Limacodidae |
| Size | 18-22 mm wingspan | 20-28 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Orchards | Orchards |
| Diet | Fruit Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, East Asia | Eastern North America |
| 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.
Hag Moth
A furry brown moth whose larva is called the monkey slug due to its bizarre shape with curly fleshy lateral projections. The caterpillar looks nothing like a typical lepidopteran larva.
Did You Know?
The caterpillar's curly brown appendages are thought to mimic a shed tarantula skin to deter predators.