Ornate Derbid vs Frosted Pine Aphid
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Ornate Derbid | Frosted Pine Aphid |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cedusa ornata | Cinara pilicornis |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Derbidae | Aphididae |
| Size | 4-7 mm | 3-5 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Farmland |
| Diet | Fungus Feeders | Fungus Feeders |
| Regions | Southeastern United States, Caribbean | Europe, introduced to other temperate regions |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Ornate Derbid
A tiny planthopper with delicate wings featuring intricate brown patterning. Adults have characteristically elongated wings that extend well beyond the body.
Did You Know?
The switch from fungal feeding as nymphs to plant sap feeding as adults represents one of the most dramatic dietary shifts in the insect world.
Frosted Pine Aphid
A large brown aphid covered in waxy powder that forms colonies on spruce twigs. It produces copious honeydew that supports sooty mold growth on needles.
Did You Know?
Beekeepers value it because its honeydew production enables bees to make prized forest honey.