Valley Jerusalem Cricket vs Navel Orangeworm
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Valley Jerusalem Cricket | Navel Orangeworm |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Stenopelmatus pictus | Amyelois transitella |
| Order | Orthoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Stenopelmatidae | Pyralidae |
| Size | 30-50 mm | 20-28 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Deserts & Drylands | Deserts & Drylands |
| Diet | Root Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | North America | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Valley Jerusalem Cricket
A boldly banded Jerusalem cricket found in the arid valleys of California. Its large jaws can deliver a painful but harmless bite.
Did You Know?
Despite its common name, it is neither from Jerusalem nor a true cricket.
Navel Orangeworm
The most damaging pest of almonds, walnuts, and pistachios in California. Larvae bore into nuts and contaminate them with frass and fungal spores.
Did You Know?
It promotes aflatoxin contamination by introducing Aspergillus fungi into damaged nuts.