Yellow Mantidfly vs Light Brown Apple Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Yellow Mantidfly | Light Brown Apple Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Leptomantispa pulchella | Epiphyas postvittana |
| Order | Neuroptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Mantispidae | Tortricidae |
| Size | 14-20 mm wingspan | 16-25 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Underground | Orchards |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Central America, Northern South America | Australia (native), New Zealand, Europe, North America (invasive) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Yellow Mantidfly
A delicate yellow mantidfly found in tropical Central and South America. Its slender build and pale coloring provide camouflage among flowers.
Did You Know?
Its yellow coloring helps it blend in among tropical flowers where it waits to ambush visiting insects.
Light Brown Apple Moth
A small variable brown moth native to Australia that has invaded several continents. It feeds on over 500 plant species, making it an exceptionally polyphagous pest.
Did You Know?
It holds the record for the broadest known host-plant range of any tortricid moth.