Summer Fruit Tortrix vs Spanish Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Summer Fruit Tortrix | Spanish Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Adoxophyes orana | Lytta vesicatoria |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Tortricidae | Meloidae |
| Size | 18-22 mm wingspan | 10-22mm |
| Habitat | Orchards | Orchards |
| Diet | Fruit Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe, East Asia | Europe, Asia |
| 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.
Spanish Fly
A slender, metallic green blister beetle with soft elytra. It produces cantharidin, a potent blistering agent, as a chemical defense.
Did You Know?
Cantharidin from this beetle has been used in medicine for centuries but it is extremely toxic and can be lethal if ingested.