Rose Aphid vs Apache Cicada
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Rose Aphid | Apache Cicada |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Macrosiphum rosae | Diceroprocta apache |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Aphididae | Cicadidae |
| Size | 2-4 mm | 30-40 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Deserts & Drylands |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Root Feeders |
| Regions | Worldwide, wherever roses are grown | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Rose Aphid
A large green or pink aphid with long black cornicles (siphunculi) that is the most common aphid pest of roses. It clusters on buds and young shoots, distorting growth.
Did You Know?
It can exist in green and pink color morphs on the same plant, and the color form may be influenced by crowding density and host plant quality.
Apache Cicada
A large green and brown cicada that sings loudly in the Sonoran Desert heat. Nymphs spend years underground feeding on root sap of desert trees.
Did You Know?
It can sing at temperatures exceeding 46 degrees Celsius by using evaporative cooling through its body.