Tropical Warehouse Moth vs Queensland Fruit Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Tropical Warehouse Moth | Queensland Fruit Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ephestia cautella | Bactrocera tryoni |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Diptera |
| Family | Pyralidae | Tephritidae |
| Size | 8-12 mm body; 15-22 mm wingspan | 6-8 mm |
| Habitat | Indoors | Orchards |
| Diet | Fruit Feeders | Fruit Feeders |
| Regions | Tropical and subtropical regions worldwide | Australia, Pacific Islands |
| 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.
Queensland Fruit Fly
Australia's most economically damaging fruit fly with a reddish-brown body. It attacks a wide range of cultivated fruits and vegetables.
Did You Know?
Interstate quarantine zones in Australia exist largely to prevent its spread to fruit-growing regions.