Double Drummer Cicada vs Rose Aphid
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Double Drummer Cicada | Rose Aphid |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Thopha saccata | Macrosiphum rosae |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Cicadidae | Aphididae |
| Size | 60-70 mm | 2-4 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Underground |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Australia | Worldwide, wherever roses are grown |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Double Drummer Cicada
Australia's largest cicada, producing an extremely loud call. Males have large hollow abdominal sacs that amplify their song.
Did You Know?
Their call can exceed 100 decibels, making them one of the loudest insects on Earth.
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.