Neotropical Shield Bug vs Rosy Apple Aphid
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Neotropical Shield Bug | Rosy Apple Aphid |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Edessa meditabunda | Dysaphis plantaginea |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Pentatomidae | Aphididae |
| Size | 12-17 mm | 2-3 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Orchards |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Fruit Feeders |
| Regions | Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay, Bolivia | Europe, North America, Western Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Neotropical Shield Bug
A medium-sized green and brown shield-shaped stink bug common in South American agriculture. It is an important pest of soybeans and other legumes.
Did You Know?
When disturbed, it releases aldehydes from thoracic glands that smell strongly of cilantro to repel attackers.
Rosy Apple Aphid
A purplish-gray aphid covered in a dusky waxy bloom that causes severe leaf curling and fruit deformation on apple trees. It is considered the most damaging aphid pest of apples.
Did You Know?
Even small colonies in spring can cause 'aphid apples' - stunted, misshapen fruit with a characteristic bumpy surface that makes them unmarketable.