Sumac Gall Aphid vs Apache Cicada
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Sumac Gall Aphid | Apache Cicada |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Melaphis rhois | Diceroprocta apache |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Pemphigidae | Cicadidae |
| Size | 1-3 mm | 30-40 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Deserts & Drylands |
| Diet | Gall Makers | Root Feeders |
| Regions | Eastern North America | North America |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Sumac Gall Aphid
A gall-forming aphid that produces large hollow galls on sumac trees in which colonies live and reproduce. Soldier nymphs defend the gall from invaders using their thickened front legs.
Did You Know?
Their soldier caste is composed of sterile first-instar nymphs that sacrifice their development to protect the colony.
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.