Corn Planthopper vs Alpine Plant Bug
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Corn Planthopper | Alpine Plant Bug |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Peregrinus maidis | Lygus punctatus |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Delphacidae | Miridae |
| Size | 3-4 mm | 4-6 mm body length |
| Habitat | Farmland | Mountains |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Seed Feeders |
| Regions | Worldwide tropical and subtropical regions | Europe, Alps, Northern Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
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.
Alpine Plant Bug
A small, variable plant bug found on alpine flowers and herbs. It feeds on plant sap and developing seeds.
Did You Know?
It can change color depending on the flowers it feeds upon.