Balsam Woolly Adelgid vs Rose Aphid
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Balsam Woolly Adelgid | Rose Aphid |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Adelges piceae | Macrosiphum rosae |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Adelgidae | Aphididae |
| Size | 0.5-1 mm | 2-4 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Underground |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, North America | Worldwide, wherever roses are grown |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Balsam Woolly Adelgid
An invasive European adelgid that kills fir trees in North America. Its feeding causes abnormal wood formation called rotholz.
Did You Know?
It nearly eliminated Fraser fir from the highest peaks of the southern Appalachian Mountains.
Rose Aphid
A large green or pink aphid with long black cornicles (siphunculi) that is the most common aphid pest of roses. It clusters on buds and young shoots, distorting growth.
Did You Know?
It can exist in green and pink color morphs on the same plant, and the color form may be influenced by crowding density and host plant quality.