Horse Chestnut Leaf-miner vs Mountain Stonefly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Horse Chestnut Leaf-miner | Mountain Stonefly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cameraria ohridella | Protonemura montana |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Plecoptera |
| Family | Gracillariidae | Nemouridae |
| Size | 7-8 mm wingspan | 6-10 mm body length |
| Habitat | Underground | Mountains |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Originally Balkans, now across Europe | Europe, Alps, British mountains |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Horse Chestnut Leaf-miner
A tiny moth that has devastated horse chestnut trees across Europe since its discovery in 1985. Larvae mine inside leaves causing brown blotches. Spread with extraordinary speed across the continent.
Did You Know?
Spread across the entire European continent in just 20 years, one of the fastest insect invasions ever recorded.
Mountain Stonefly
A small brown stonefly common along mountain brooks and streams. Nymphs feed on fallen leaves in cold, well-oxygenated water.
Did You Know?
Its presence is an indicator of excellent water quality in mountain streams.