Arctic Aphid vs Black-and-Red Froghopper
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Arctic Aphid | Black-and-Red Froghopper |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Acyrthosiphon svalbardicum | Cercopis arcuata |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Aphididae | Cercopidae |
| Size | 1-3 mm | 8-10 mm |
| Habitat | Tundra & Arctic | Grasslands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Svalbard, Arctic Scandinavia, Greenland | Southern Europe, Mediterranean |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Arctic Aphid
A small, pale green aphid that is one of the most northerly herbivorous insects on Earth. It feeds on the sap of Dryas octopetala and other Arctic plants. Populations are entirely parthenogenetic in the High Arctic.
Did You Know?
This aphid reproduces entirely without mating in the Arctic, producing live young that are clones of the mother.
Black-and-Red Froghopper
A southern European froghopper similar to C. vulnerata but with differently shaped red markings. It is common in Mediterranean grasslands.
Did You Know?
Its bright coloration warns predators of its distasteful body chemistry, a defense rare among xylem-feeders.