Bordered Plant Bug vs Green Flatid Planthopper
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Bordered Plant Bug | Green Flatid Planthopper |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Largus californicus | Flatormenis proxima |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Largidae | Flatidae |
| Size | 12-17 mm | 8-10 mm |
| Habitat | Deserts & Drylands | Underground |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | North America | Eastern United States, Caribbean |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Bordered Plant Bug
A dark blue-black bug with bright orange margins common in arid parts of California. Nymphs are iridescent blue and gather in large groups.
Did You Know?
Nymphs cluster in spectacular iridescent blue groups that can number in the hundreds on a single plant.
Green Flatid Planthopper
A delicate bright green planthopper with broad, leaf-like wings held tent-like over the body. When grouped on a stem, multiple individuals together resemble a cluster of leaves.
Did You Know?
Nymphs produce long waxy filaments from their abdomens that trail behind them like a white fluffy tail, earning them the nickname 'fluffy bugs'.