Cotton Aphid vs Darling Underwing
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Cotton Aphid | Darling Underwing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Aphis gossypii | Catocala cara |
| Order | Hemiptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Aphididae | Erebidae |
| Size | 1-1.8 mm | 75-90 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Orchards | Woodlands |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Worldwide | Eastern North America from Canada to the southeastern United States |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Cotton Aphid
A small yellowish-green to dark green aphid that attacks cotton, cucurbits, and citrus worldwide. It transmits numerous plant viruses and produces copious honeydew.
Did You Know?
Its body color varies from yellow to nearly black depending on temperature, crowding, and host plant quality.
Darling Underwing
A large underwing moth with cryptic gray-brown forewings and striking pinkish-red hindwings banded with black. It is commonly attracted to sugaring baits.
Did You Know?
Its Latin name cara means 'darling' or 'beloved,' referencing the beautiful pink hindwings hidden under its bark-like forewings.