Hag Moth vs Apple Leaf Miner
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Hag Moth | Apple Leaf Miner |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Phobetron pithecium | Lyonetia clerkella |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Limacodidae | Lyonetiidae |
| Size | 20-28 mm wingspan | 7-9 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Orchards | Orchards |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Eastern North America | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Hag Moth
A furry brown moth whose larva is called the monkey slug due to its bizarre shape with curly fleshy lateral projections. The caterpillar looks nothing like a typical lepidopteran larva.
Did You Know?
The caterpillar's curly brown appendages are thought to mimic a shed tarantula skin to deter predators.
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.