Lesser Cattle Grub vs Russian Wheat Aphid
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Lesser Cattle Grub | Russian Wheat Aphid |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Hypoderma lineatum | Diuraphis noxia |
| Order | Diptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Oestridae | Aphididae |
| Size | 11-13 mm | 1.5-2 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Parasites | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | North America, Europe, Asia | Worldwide cereal-growing regions |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Lesser Cattle Grub
A hairy, bee-like fly slightly smaller than H. bovis, whose larvae also parasitize cattle. Unlike H. bovis, its larvae migrate through the esophageal wall rather than the spinal canal. It causes significant hide damage and meat trim losses in the cattle industry.
Did You Know?
Warble damage to cattle hides makes them unsuitable for premium leather, costing the cattle industry millions in hide value annually.
Russian Wheat Aphid
A pale elongated aphid that causes leaf rolling and white streaking on wheat and barley. It injects toxins while feeding that are uniquely damaging to cereal crops.
Did You Know?
It caused over $1 billion in damage to U.S. wheat crops within just a few years of its arrival in 1986.