Cotton Aphid vs White Underwing
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Cotton Aphid | White Underwing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Aphis gossypii | Catocala relicta |
| Order | Hemiptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Aphididae | Erebidae |
| Size | 1-1.8 mm | 70-85 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Orchards | Woodlands |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Worldwide | Northern United States and southern Canada |
| 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.
White Underwing
A striking underwing moth with white and black banded forewings that mimics birch bark. Its hindwings are black with broad white bands.
Did You Know?
It is one of the only underwing moths with white rather than colored hindwings, matching the white bark of its birch tree hosts.