Columbian Flower Planthopper vs Harlequin Flower Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Columbian Flower Planthopper | Harlequin Flower Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Poekilloptera phalaenoides | Gymnetis thula |
| Order | Hemiptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Flatidae | Scarabaeidae |
| Size | 15-20 mm | 12-18mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Indoors |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Central America, South America | North America, South America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Columbian Flower Planthopper
A large and spectacular flatid with broad white wings marked with black spots, closely resembling a moth. Groups of nymphs produce masses of white waxy filaments on branches.
Did You Know?
Clusters of waxy-coated nymphs on a branch can look like a fungal growth or cotton mass, providing effective communal camouflage.
Harlequin Flower Beetle
A colorful scarab with variable patterns of brown cream and black resembling calico fabric. No two individuals look exactly alike.
Did You Know?
Like rose chafers it flies with its elytra closed using notches at the sides to deploy its flight wings.