Woolly Apple Aphid vs Keeled Treehopper
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Woolly Apple Aphid | Keeled Treehopper |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Eriosoma lanigerum | Entylia carinata |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Aphididae | Membracidae |
| Size | 1-2 mm | 4-6 mm |
| Habitat | Orchards | Farmland |
| Diet | Gall Makers | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Cosmopolitan in temperate regions | North America, Central America, South America |
| 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.
Keeled Treehopper
A small, flattened treehopper with a pronounced dorsal keel running along its pronotum. It is widespread across the Americas on many host plants.
Did You Know?
Its flat, leaf-like profile makes it look like a tiny bump or bud on a plant stem.