Grape Phylloxera vs Comma Butterfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Grape Phylloxera | Comma Butterfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Daktulosphaira vitifoliae | Polygonia c-album |
| Order | Hemiptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Phylloxeridae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | 0.5-1.5 mm | 44-48 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Orchards | Orchards |
| Diet | Root Feeders | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Worldwide wine-growing regions | Europe, North Africa, Asia |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Grape Phylloxera
A tiny aphid-like insect that feeds on grapevine roots, causing galls and eventually killing European grape varieties. It devastated European vineyards in the 19th century.
Did You Know?
The Great French Wine Blight it caused destroyed over 40% of French vineyards, reshaping the global wine industry forever.
Comma Butterfly
Orange butterfly with ragged wing edges and a small white comma-shaped mark on the underside. The irregular outline mimics a dead leaf.
Did You Know?
Its range has expanded northward in Britain over recent decades, likely due to climate warming.