Grape Phylloxera vs Figure of Eight Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Grape Phylloxera | Figure of Eight Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Daktulosphaira vitifoliae | Diloba caeruleocephala |
| Order | Hemiptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Phylloxeridae | Noctuidae |
| Size | 0.5-1.5 mm | 35-40 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Orchards | Orchards |
| Diet | Root Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | Worldwide wine-growing regions | Europe, western 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.
Figure of Eight Moth
Named for the figure-of-eight marking on its grey forewing, this autumn-flying moth is often found at ivy blossom. Its caterpillar is blue-grey with yellow stripes.
Did You Know?
It is one of the few moths that flies and breeds in late autumn when most species have already ended their season.