Bordered Plant Bug vs Lanternfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Bordered Plant Bug | Lanternfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Largus californicus | Pyrops candelaria |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Largidae | Fulgoridae |
| Size | 12-17 mm | 25-30 mm |
| Habitat | Deserts & Drylands | Forests |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | North America | Asia |
| 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.
Lanternfly
Striking planthoppers with elongated snouts once believed to be luminous (hence lanternfly). The extended head process function remains debated — possibly for mimicry or balance.
Did You Know?
Despite the name "lanternfly," these insects do not actually produce light — early naturalists mistakenly believed their elongated snouts glowed in the dark.