Corn Planthopper vs Peanut-Head Bug
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Corn Planthopper | Peanut-Head Bug |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Peregrinus maidis | Fulgora laternaria |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Delphacidae | Fulgoridae |
| Size | 3-4 mm | 80-100 mm with head projection |
| Habitat | Farmland | Forests |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Worldwide tropical and subtropical regions | Central America, South America |
| 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.
Peanut-Head Bug
A large planthopper with a bizarre inflated head capsule resembling a peanut or an alligator. When threatened, it flashes large eyespots on its hindwings.
Did You Know?
Local folklore claims its bite is fatal and must be cured by romantic relations within 24 hours, though it is actually harmless.