Woolly Apple Aphid vs Large Fruit-tree Tortrix
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Woolly Apple Aphid | Large Fruit-tree Tortrix |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Eriosoma lanigerum | Archips podana |
| Order | Hemiptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Aphididae | Tortricidae |
| Size | 1-2 mm | 20-27 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Orchards | Orchards |
| Diet | Gall Makers | Herbivores |
| Regions | Cosmopolitan in temperate regions | Europe, Western Asia |
| 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.
Large Fruit-tree Tortrix
A relatively large tortricid with reddish-brown males and paler females. It is a common pest in orchards where larvae web leaves together.
Did You Know?
Males fly in a characteristic zigzag pattern when following a female pheromone trail.