Codling Moth vs African Citrus Psyllid
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Codling Moth | African Citrus Psyllid |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cydia pomonella | Trioza erytreae |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Tortricidae | Triozidae |
| Size | 14-22 mm wingspan | 2-3 mm |
| Habitat | Orchards | Orchards |
| Diet | Fruit Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Worldwide (cosmopolitan) | Sub-Saharan Africa, Madeira, Canary Islands, Iberian Peninsula (invasive) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Codling Moth
A small grey-brown moth whose larvae are the proverbial worm in the apple. It is the most economically important pest of apples worldwide.
Did You Know?
It was one of the first insects to develop resistance to DDT in the 1940s.
African Citrus Psyllid
A small brownish psyllid that causes distinctive pit galls on citrus leaves. It vectors the African form of citrus greening disease and is expanding its range into Europe.
Did You Know?
Unlike the Asian citrus psyllid, this species prefers cooler climates and has been detected in Portugal and Spain, threatening Mediterranean citrus production.