Chrysanthemum Lace Bug vs Brown Planthopper
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Chrysanthemum Lace Bug | Brown Planthopper |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Corythucha marmorata | Nilaparvata lugens |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Tingidae | Delphacidae |
| Size | 3-4 mm | 4-5 mm |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Wetlands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | North America | Asia, Oceania |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Chrysanthemum Lace Bug
A small lace bug with mottled brown and white lace-patterned wings that feeds on chrysanthemums, goldenrod, and asters. It is widespread in North America. Heavy feeding produces a bleached, stippled appearance on leaves.
Did You Know?
Like all lace bugs, the nymphs lack the elaborate wing structures of adults and instead appear as small, dark, spiny creatures that look nothing like their parents.
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.