Summer Fruit Tortrix vs Zebra Longwing
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Summer Fruit Tortrix | Zebra Longwing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Adoxophyes orana | Heliconius charithonia |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Tortricidae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | 18-22 mm wingspan | 72-100 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Orchards | Underground |
| Diet | Fruit Feeders | Pollen Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, East Asia | North America, Central America, South 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.
Zebra Longwing
A neotropical butterfly with elongated jet-black wings bearing bold pale yellow stripes. It is unusual among butterflies for feeding on pollen in addition to nectar.
Did You Know?
This butterfly can digest pollen by dissolving it with saliva on its proboscis, providing amino acids that allow adults to live six months or longer.