Winter Moth vs Summer Fruit Tortrix
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Winter Moth | Summer Fruit Tortrix |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Operophtera brumata | Adoxophyes orana |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Geometridae | Tortricidae |
| Size | 25-30 mm wingspan (males) | 18-22 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Orchards |
| Diet | Herbivores | Fruit Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Eastern North America | Europe, East Asia |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Winter Moth
A cold-hardy moth whose tiny green inchworm caterpillars defoliate fruit and shade trees in early spring. Females are virtually wingless and crawl up tree trunks to lay eggs.
Did You Know?
Sticky bands wrapped around tree trunks in autumn can trap the wingless females and prevent egg-laying.
Summer Fruit Tortrix
A small yellowish-brown moth with darker V-shaped markings on the forewings. It is a significant fruit pest throughout Europe and East Asia.
Did You Know?
It was one of the first insects to be controlled using synthetic pheromone mating disruption.