Wax Scale vs Aphid
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Wax Scale | Aphid |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ceroplastes destructor | Myzus persicae |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Coccidae | Aphididae |
| Size | 3-5 mm | 1-3 mm |
| Habitat | Heathland | Underground |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Oceania, Africa | Worldwide |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Wax Scale
A scale insect that covers itself with a thick waxy dome for protection.
Did You Know?
Its waxy covering can be nearly a centimeter thick and perfectly dome-shaped.
Aphid
Tiny sap-sucking insects with extraordinary reproduction. Can reproduce without mating (parthenogenesis) and give birth to live young that are already pregnant, telescoping generations.
Did You Know?
Aphids can telescope generations — a female can contain a developing daughter, who already has a developing granddaughter inside her, all without mating.