Long-snouted March Fly vs Cotton Aphid
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Long-snouted March Fly | Cotton Aphid |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Bibio lanigerus | Aphis gossypii |
| Order | Diptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Bibionidae | Aphididae |
| Size | 8-11 mm | 1-1.8 mm |
| Habitat | Orchards | Orchards |
| Diet | Root Feeders | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Worldwide |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Long-snouted March Fly
A robust, hairy black march fly with a woolly thorax and relatively large body for the family. Adults emerge in spring and are frequently seen on hawthorn and blackthorn blossom.
Did You Know?
Bibionidae larvae are sometimes so abundant in pasture soil that they can damage grass roots, leaving brown patches.
Cotton Aphid
A small yellowish-green to dark green aphid that attacks cotton, cucurbits, and citrus worldwide. It transmits numerous plant viruses and produces copious honeydew.
Did You Know?
Its body color varies from yellow to nearly black depending on temperature, crowding, and host plant quality.