Rosy Apple Aphid vs Red-belted Clearwing
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Rosy Apple Aphid | Red-belted Clearwing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Dysaphis plantaginea | Synanthedon myopaeformis |
| Order | Hemiptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Aphididae | Sesiidae |
| Size | 2-3 mm | 18–24 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Orchards | Orchards |
| Diet | Fruit Feeders | Fruit Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, North America, Western Asia | Europe, Western Asia, North Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Rosy Apple Aphid
A purplish-gray aphid covered in a dusky waxy bloom that causes severe leaf curling and fruit deformation on apple trees. It is considered the most damaging aphid pest of apples.
Did You Know?
Even small colonies in spring can cause 'aphid apples' - stunted, misshapen fruit with a characteristic bumpy surface that makes them unmarketable.
Red-belted Clearwing
A clearwing moth with a distinctive red band around its abdomen. Larvae bore beneath the bark of apple and other fruit trees.
Did You Know?
Adults are active in bright sunshine and visit flowers freely, looking nothing like a typical moth.