Light Brown Apple Moth vs Cereal Leaf Miner Parasite
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Light Brown Apple Moth | Cereal Leaf Miner Parasite |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Epiphyas postvittana | Dacnusa sibirica |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Tortricidae | Braconidae |
| Size | 16-25 mm wingspan | 2-3 mm |
| Habitat | Orchards | Underground |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Australia (native), New Zealand, Europe, North America (invasive) | Europe, Asia, Worldwide in greenhouses |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Light Brown Apple Moth
A small variable brown moth native to Australia that has invaded several continents. It feeds on over 500 plant species, making it an exceptionally polyphagous pest.
Did You Know?
It holds the record for the broadest known host-plant range of any tortricid moth.
Cereal Leaf Miner Parasite
A small dark braconid wasp used commercially to control leaf miner flies in greenhouses. It locates host larvae by detecting their feeding trails inside leaves.
Did You Know?
It can distinguish between parasitized and unparasitized leaf miners, avoiding hosts already claimed by another wasp.