Banded Fruit Weevil vs Small Brown Planthopper
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Banded Fruit Weevil | Small Brown Planthopper |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Phlyctinus callosus | Laodelphax striatellus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Curculionidae | Delphacidae |
| Size | 7-10 mm | 2-4 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Fruit Feeders | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | South Africa (Western Cape) | East Asia, Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Banded Fruit Weevil
A small greyish-brown weevil with pale transverse bands on the elytra. It is a significant pest of fruit crops and grapevines in the Cape.
Did You Know?
Adults are nocturnal feeders that hide in soil cracks during the day, making them difficult to control.
Small Brown Planthopper
A tiny brown-striped delphacid planthopper that vectors rice stripe virus and rice black-streaked dwarf virus. It has a characteristic spur on its hind tibiae typical of delphacids.
Did You Know?
Unlike tropical rice planthoppers, this species can overwinter in temperate regions, surviving cold winters as nymphs in grass tussocks.