Spread-antler Stag Beetle vs Cotton Aphid
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Spread-antler Stag Beetle | Cotton Aphid |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Odontolabis siva | Aphis gossypii |
| Order | Coleoptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Lucanidae | Aphididae |
| Size | 35-90 mm | 1-1.8 mm |
| Habitat | Mountains | Orchards |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | India, Nepal, Myanmar, China | Worldwide |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Not Evaluated |
Spread-antler Stag Beetle
A large Himalayan stag beetle with widely spread mandibles in major males. Body color ranges from black to deep brown.
Did You Know?
Found at elevations up to 2,500 meters in the Himalayan foothills, higher than most stag beetle species.
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.