Hermit Beetle vs Sumac Gall Aphid
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Hermit Beetle | Sumac Gall Aphid |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Osmoderma eremita | Melaphis rhois |
| Order | Coleoptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Pemphigidae |
| Size | 25-35 mm | 1-3 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Gall Makers |
| Regions | Europe | Eastern North America |
| Conservation | Near Threatened | Not Evaluated |
Hermit Beetle
A large, dark chestnut beetle that lives its entire life inside hollow old trees. It emits a strong fruity odor similar to apricots.
Did You Know?
Most individuals never leave the tree they are born in, making them extremely poor colonizers.
Sumac Gall Aphid
A gall-forming aphid that produces large hollow galls on sumac trees in which colonies live and reproduce. Soldier nymphs defend the gall from invaders using their thickened front legs.
Did You Know?
Their soldier caste is composed of sterile first-instar nymphs that sacrifice their development to protect the colony.