Derbid Planthopper vs Currant Clearwing
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Derbid Planthopper | Currant Clearwing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Anotia bonnetii | Synanthedon tipuliformis |
| Order | Hemiptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Derbidae | Sesiidae |
| Size | 6-10 mm | 17-22 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Underground | Underground |
| Diet | Fungus Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | Eastern United States, Caribbean, Central America | Europe, temperate Asia (introduced worldwide) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Derbid Planthopper
A delicate planthopper with elongated, paddle-shaped wings held flat over the body. It is pale yellowish-green and often found resting on palm fronds and broad-leaved plants.
Did You Know?
Unlike most planthoppers, derbid nymphs are mycophagous, feeding on fungal hyphae in leaf litter and rotting wood before switching to plant sap as adults.
Currant Clearwing
A small wasp-mimicking moth with transparent wings and a black body banded with yellow. Its larvae bore into the stems of currant and gooseberry bushes.
Did You Know?
Its wasp mimicry is so convincing that gardeners who encounter it rarely realise they are looking at a moth.