Large Fruit-tree Tortrix vs Woolly Apple Aphid
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Large Fruit-tree Tortrix | Woolly Apple Aphid |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Archips podana | Eriosoma lanigerum |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Tortricidae | Aphididae |
| Size | 20-27 mm wingspan | 1-2 mm |
| Habitat | Orchards | Orchards |
| Diet | Herbivores | Gall Makers |
| Regions | Europe, Western Asia | Cosmopolitan in temperate regions |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Large Fruit-tree Tortrix
A relatively large tortricid with reddish-brown males and paler females. It is a common pest in orchards where larvae web leaves together.
Did You Know?
Males fly in a characteristic zigzag pattern when following a female pheromone trail.
Woolly Apple Aphid
An aphid covered in waxy white filaments that forms colonies on apple tree bark and roots. Heavy infestations cause gall-like swellings on branches and roots.
Did You Know?
It alternates between elm trees in spring and apple trees in summer across its complex life cycle.