Corn Planthopper vs Dibrachys Pupal Parasite
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Corn Planthopper | Dibrachys Pupal Parasite |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Peregrinus maidis | Dibrachys cavus |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Delphacidae | Pteromalidae |
| Size | 3-4 mm | 1.5-3 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Parasitoids |
| Regions | Worldwide tropical and subtropical regions | Europe, North America, Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
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.
Dibrachys Pupal Parasite
A gregarious parasitoid wasp that attacks the pupae and cocoons of many different insect hosts. It is a generalist and sometimes acts as a hyperparasitoid of other beneficial wasps.
Did You Know?
It has one of the broadest host ranges of any parasitoid wasp, recorded from over 100 different insect species.