Horned Aphid vs Darling Underwing
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Horned Aphid | Darling Underwing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Tuberaphis styraci | Catocala cara |
| Order | Hemiptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Hormaphididae | Erebidae |
| Size | 1-2.5 mm | 75-90 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Forests | Woodlands |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Japan, East Asia | Eastern North America from Canada to the southeastern United States |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Horned Aphid
A social aphid from East Asia that forms colonies defended by sterile soldier nymphs with horned heads. They live on styrax trees and produce a single soldier caste.
Did You Know?
Soldiers stab intruders with their sharp horns and inject a toxic secretion, dying in the process like a honeybee's suicide sting.
Darling Underwing
A large underwing moth with cryptic gray-brown forewings and striking pinkish-red hindwings banded with black. It is commonly attracted to sugaring baits.
Did You Know?
Its Latin name cara means 'darling' or 'beloved,' referencing the beautiful pink hindwings hidden under its bark-like forewings.