Waterlily Borer Moth vs Peachtree Borer
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Waterlily Borer Moth | Peachtree Borer |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Elophila gyralis | Synanthedon exitiosa |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Crambidae | Sesiidae |
| Size | 18-24 mm wingspan | 25–33 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Ponds & Lakes | Orchards |
| Diet | Herbivores | Fruit Feeders |
| Regions | Eastern North America | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Waterlily Borer Moth
A small pale brown moth with wavy dark lines across its wings. Its larvae are aquatic, living underwater in cases made from fragments of waterlily leaves.
Did You Know?
The larvae breathe underwater using modified gills and never surface until they are ready to pupate.
Peachtree Borer
A clearwing moth that is the most destructive borer of peach trees in North America. Larvae feed in the bark at the soil line of stone fruit trees.
Did You Know?
A single larva can girdle and kill a young peach tree in one season by feeding completely around the trunk base.