Horned Aphid vs Neotropical Backswimmer
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Horned Aphid | Neotropical Backswimmer |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Tuberaphis styraci | Buenoa antigone |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Hormaphididae | Notonectidae |
| Size | 1-2.5 mm | 5-9 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Ponds & Lakes |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | Japan, East Asia | Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay |
| 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.
Neotropical Backswimmer
A small aquatic bug that swims upside-down using its long oar-like hind legs. Its pale ventral surface provides camouflage when viewed from below against the sky.
Did You Know?
It carries a silvery air bubble on its belly that functions like a physical gill, extracting dissolved oxygen from the water.