Apple Leaf Miner vs Macrosoma hyacinthina
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Apple Leaf Miner | Macrosoma hyacinthina |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Lyonetia clerkella | Macrosoma hyacinthina |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Lyonetiidae | Hedylidae |
| Size | 7-9 mm wingspan | 30-38 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Orchards | Mountains |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe | Central America, South America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Apple Leaf Miner
A tiny moth whose serpentine leaf mines are visible on apple and cherry leaves. The mine appears as a winding white trail. Adults are silvery-white micro-moths.
Did You Know?
The characteristic winding leaf mine reveals the complete feeding journey of the larva from egg to pupation.
Macrosoma hyacinthina
Small moth-butterfly with a subtle blue-violet sheen on fresh specimens. Named for the hyacinth-like coloring visible in certain light.
Did You Know?
All 36 known hedylid species belong to the single genus Macrosoma, making it the smallest butterfly family.