Pea Moth vs Hausleitner's Leaf Insect
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Pea Moth | Hausleitner's Leaf Insect |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cydia nigricana | Cryptophyllium limogesi |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Phasmatodea |
| Family | Tortricidae | Phylliidae |
| Size | 12-15 mm wingspan | 6-9 cm |
| Habitat | Gardens | Mountains |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe | Vietnam |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Data Deficient |
Pea Moth
A small tortrix moth whose larvae feed inside pea pods. A significant pest of commercial and garden peas. Adults fly in June-July when peas are flowering.
Did You Know?
Finding a maggot in your fresh garden peas almost certainly means a pea moth larva has been at work.
Hausleitner's Leaf Insect
A recently described leaf insect from Vietnam placed in the new genus Cryptophyllium. It has a distinctly angular thorax compared to true Phyllium.
Did You Know?
It was one of seven undescribed species revealed by molecular data in a 2021 phylogenetic study of leaf insects.