Leaf-footed Bug vs Codling Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Leaf-footed Bug | Codling Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Leptoglossus occidentalis | Cydia pomonella |
| Order | Hemiptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Coreidae | Tortricidae |
| Size | 16-20 mm | 14-22 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Orchards | Orchards |
| Diet | Seed Feeders | Fruit Feeders |
| Regions | North America, Europe | Worldwide (cosmopolitan) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Leaf-footed Bug
A medium to large brown bug with a distinctive white zigzag band across the wings and flattened, leaf-like expansions on the hind tibiae. It feeds on developing conifer seeds.
Did You Know?
Originally native to western North America, this bug has rapidly invaded Europe since 1999, spreading across the entire continent in just two decades.
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.