Cotton Aphid vs Mottled Goliath Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Cotton Aphid | Mottled Goliath Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Aphis gossypii | Goliathus albosignatus |
| Order | Hemiptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Aphididae | Scarabaeidae |
| Size | 1-1.8 mm | 45-75 mm |
| Habitat | Orchards | Forests |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Worldwide | South Africa, Mozambique, Tanzania |
| 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.
Mottled Goliath Beetle
A southern African goliath beetle with white mottled markings on dark brown elytra. It is smaller than its West African relatives.
Did You Know?
This is the most southerly occurring species in the entire Goliathus genus.