Woolly Apple Aphid vs Apple Leaf Miner
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Woolly Apple Aphid | Apple Leaf Miner |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Eriosoma lanigerum | Lyonetia clerkella |
| Order | Hemiptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Aphididae | Lyonetiidae |
| Size | 1-2 mm | 7-9 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Orchards | Orchards |
| Diet | Gall Makers | Herbivores |
| Regions | Cosmopolitan in temperate regions | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
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.
Apple Leaf Miner
A tiny moth whose serpentine leaf mines are visible on apple and cherry leaves. The mine appears as a winding white trail. Adults are silvery-white micro-moths.
Did You Know?
The characteristic winding leaf mine reveals the complete feeding journey of the larva from egg to pupation.