Cotton Aphid vs Ornate Shieldbug
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Cotton Aphid | Ornate Shieldbug |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Aphis gossypii | Eurydema ornata |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Aphididae | Pentatomidae |
| Size | 1-1.8 mm | 6-9 mm |
| Habitat | Orchards | Farmland |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Worldwide | Southern Europe, Central Asia, North Africa |
| 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.
Ornate Shieldbug
A vividly patterned shield bug with highly variable red, orange, white, or yellow markings on a black or metallic blue background. It feeds on brassica crops and wild crucifers.
Did You Know?
No two individuals look exactly alike, as the species exhibits more than 30 named color pattern varieties.