Bornean Green Cicada vs Corn Planthopper
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Bornean Green Cicada | Corn Planthopper |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Dundubia vaginata | Peregrinus maidis |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Cicadidae | Delphacidae |
| Size | 50-70 mm body length | 3-4 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Farmland |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Southeast Asia (Borneo, Malaysia, Sumatra, Indonesia) | Worldwide tropical and subtropical regions |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Bornean Green Cicada
A large, bright green cicada with translucent wings and a powerful, resonant call. Males produce a continuous buzzing drone from specialized tymbal organs on the abdomen.
Did You Know?
The males' chorus at dusk can be so loud that it becomes physically painful to human ears at close range.
Corn Planthopper
A cosmopolitan planthopper pest of maize with a yellowish-brown body. It transmits maize mosaic virus and maize stripe virus, causing significant crop losses in tropical regions.
Did You Know?
Its species name 'maidis' comes from Zea mays (maize), and it is one of the most widely distributed planthoppers, found on every continent where corn is grown.