Frosted Pine Aphid vs Spotted Cucumber Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Frosted Pine Aphid | Spotted Cucumber Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cinara pilicornis | Diabrotica undecimpunctata |
| Order | Hemiptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Aphididae | Chrysomelidae |
| Size | 3-5 mm | 5-7mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Fungus Feeders | Root Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, introduced to other temperate regions | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Frosted Pine Aphid
A large brown aphid covered in waxy powder that forms colonies on spruce twigs. It produces copious honeydew that supports sooty mold growth on needles.
Did You Know?
Beekeepers value it because its honeydew production enables bees to make prized forest honey.
Spotted Cucumber Beetle
A yellowish-green beetle with eleven black spots on its elytra. It is a significant agricultural pest of cucurbits, corn, and other crops.
Did You Know?
Its larvae are known as corn rootworms and can cause billions of dollars in crop damage annually.