Codling Moth vs Canary Islands Blue Butterfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Codling Moth | Canary Islands Blue Butterfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cydia pomonella | Cyclyrius webbianus |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Tortricidae | Lycaenidae |
| Size | 14-22 mm wingspan | 22-28 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Orchards | Heathland |
| Diet | Fruit Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Worldwide (cosmopolitan) | Canary Islands |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
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.
Canary Islands Blue Butterfly
A small endemic blue butterfly found on the Canary Islands. Males have bright violet-blue upperwings and females are browner.
Did You Know?
It is the only representative of its genus and is entirely restricted to the Canary archipelago.