Summer Fruit Tortrix vs Wheel Bug
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Summer Fruit Tortrix | Wheel Bug |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Adoxophyes orana | Arilus cristatus |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Tortricidae | Reduviidae |
| Size | 18-22 mm wingspan | 28-36 mm |
| Habitat | Orchards | Orchards |
| Diet | Fruit Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe, East Asia | 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.
Wheel Bug
The largest assassin bug in North America, named for the distinctive cogwheel-shaped crest on its thorax. It delivers an extremely painful bite if handled.
Did You Know?
Its bite injects cytolytic venom that dissolves tissue, producing pain reported to be worse than a wasp sting lasting for days.