Derbid Planthopper vs Twenty-Two Spot Ladybird
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Derbid Planthopper | Twenty-Two Spot Ladybird |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Anotia bonnetii | Psyllobora vigintiduopunctata |
| Order | Hemiptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Derbidae | Coccinellidae |
| Size | 6-10 mm | 3-4 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Underground |
| Diet | Fungus Feeders | Fungus Feeders |
| Regions | Eastern United States, Caribbean, Central America | Europe |
| 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.
Twenty-Two Spot Ladybird
A tiny bright yellow ladybird with exactly 22 black spots, widespread across Europe. Unlike most ladybirds, it feeds on mildew rather than insects.
Did You Know?
It is one of the few ladybirds that is entirely mycophagous, feeding exclusively on fungal growth.