Bronze Orange Bug vs Brown Planthopper
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Bronze Orange Bug | Brown Planthopper |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Musgraveia sulciventris | Nilaparvata lugens |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Tessaratomidae | Delphacidae |
| Size | 20-25 mm | 4-5 mm |
| Habitat | Orchards | Wetlands |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Eastern Australia | Asia, Oceania |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Bronze Orange Bug
A large, bronze-colored shield bug that is a pest of citrus trees in eastern Australia. Nymphs are bright green and change to bronze as they mature. It can squirt a foul-smelling, burning liquid at perceived threats.
Did You Know?
Its defensive spray can cause skin burns and temporary blindness, and Australian gardeners are advised to wear eye protection when handling infested citrus trees.
Brown Planthopper
The most destructive insect pest of rice in Asia, capable of causing 'hopper burn' that destroys entire fields. It feeds on phloem sap of rice plants.
Did You Know?
It can migrate over 1,000 km on high-altitude jet streams, appearing suddenly in countries far from its breeding grounds.