Arctic Aphid vs Peanut-Head Bug
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Arctic Aphid | Peanut-Head Bug |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Acyrthosiphon svalbardicum | Fulgora laternaria |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Aphididae | Fulgoridae |
| Size | 1-3 mm | 80-100 mm with head projection |
| Habitat | Tundra & Arctic | Forests |
| Diet | Herbivores | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Svalbard, Arctic Scandinavia, Greenland | Central America, South America |
| 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.
Peanut-Head Bug
A large planthopper with a bizarre inflated head capsule resembling a peanut or an alligator. When threatened, it flashes large eyespots on its hindwings.
Did You Know?
Local folklore claims its bite is fatal and must be cured by romantic relations within 24 hours, though it is actually harmless.