Giant Bark Aphid vs Hornet Strepsipteran
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Giant Bark Aphid | Hornet Strepsipteran |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Longistigma caryae | Xenos myrapetrus |
| Order | Hemiptera | Strepsiptera |
| Family | Aphididae | Xenidae |
| Size | 4-6 mm | 4.0-6.0 mm (males) |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Parasites |
| Regions | North America | Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Giant Bark Aphid
The largest aphid in North America, with a body up to 6 mm long. It is grayish-brown with dark wing markings and feeds in conspicuous colonies on the bark of hardwood trees.
Did You Know?
Colonies on tree bark produce so much honeydew that it rains down onto cars, sidewalks, and outdoor furniture, creating a sticky nuisance in urban areas.
Hornet Strepsipteran
A large strepsipteran parasite of hornets and social wasps in tropical Africa. Males have distinctive fan-shaped hindwings.
Did You Know?
Male strepsipterans have large eyes with only about 50 facets each, giving them the coarsest visual resolution of any insect.