Woolly Apple Aphid vs Widefooted Treehopper
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Woolly Apple Aphid | Widefooted Treehopper |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Eriosoma lanigerum | Campylenchia latipes |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Aphididae | Membracidae |
| Size | 1-2 mm | 6-8 mm |
| Habitat | Orchards | Grasslands |
| Diet | Gall Makers | Herbivores |
| Regions | Cosmopolitan in temperate regions | North 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.
Widefooted Treehopper
A North American treehopper with a distinctly angular pronotum and flattened tibiae. It is commonly found on herbaceous vegetation in open habitats.
Did You Know?
Its widened leg segments are thought to help it grip plant stems in windy open habitats.