Three-Horned Treehopper vs Indianmeal Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Three-Horned Treehopper | Indianmeal Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ceresa taurina | Plodia interpunctella |
| Order | Hemiptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Membracidae | Pyralidae |
| Size | 8-10 mm | 16-20 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Gardens | Gardens |
| Diet | Fruit Feeders | Fruit Feeders |
| Regions | North America | Worldwide |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Three-Horned Treehopper
A green treehopper with three pointed pronotal horns giving it a distinctive crown-like silhouette. It is a minor pest of various ornamental and fruit trees in North America.
Did You Know?
Females cut slits in bark to lay eggs, and these oviposition scars can damage young fruit tree branches, occasionally causing economic losses in nurseries.
Indianmeal Moth
The most common stored-product moth pest, recognized by its two-toned wings with copper outer halves. Larvae spin silk webbing over food surfaces as they feed.
Did You Know?
Its common name comes from a report of it feeding on cornmeal, or 'Indian meal,' not from any connection to India.