Corn Planthopper vs Say's Stink Bug
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Corn Planthopper | Say's Stink Bug |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Peregrinus maidis | Chlorochroa sayi |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Delphacidae | Pentatomidae |
| Size | 3-4 mm | 13-17 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Worldwide tropical and subtropical regions | North 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.
Say's Stink Bug
A bright green stink bug common in arid and semi-arid habitats of western North America. It can be a significant pest of dry-farmed crops.
Did You Know?
It overwinters in large aggregations under sagebrush bark, sometimes numbering in the thousands.