Tropical Warehouse Moth vs Hawthorn Shieldbug
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Tropical Warehouse Moth | Hawthorn Shieldbug |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ephestia cautella | Acanthosoma haemorrhoidale |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Pyralidae | Acanthosomatidae |
| Size | 8-12 mm body; 15-22 mm wingspan | 13-17 mm |
| Habitat | Indoors | Underground |
| Diet | Fruit Feeders | Fruit Feeders |
| Regions | Tropical and subtropical regions worldwide | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Tropical Warehouse Moth
A common pest of stored products in tropical and subtropical warehouses. Its larvae produce frass and webbing that contaminate large quantities of stored commodities.
Did You Know?
It is the most economically damaging moth pest of stored cocoa beans in West Africa.
Hawthorn Shieldbug
A large green-and-red shieldbug common on hawthorn trees across Europe. It produces a strong, pungent smell from thoracic scent glands when handled.
Did You Know?
Its red-tipped abdomen peeking out from under the green wings gives it the memorable alternative name 'red-rumped shieldbug.'