Farmyard Midge vs Small Brown Planthopper
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Farmyard Midge | Small Brown Planthopper |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Culicoides nubeculosus | Laodelphax striatellus |
| Order | Diptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Ceratopogonidae | Delphacidae |
| Size | 2 mm | 2-4 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Dung Feeders | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | East Asia, Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Farmyard Midge
A tiny biting midge that breeds in mud contaminated by dung or sewage. Adults suck blood from horses and cattle. Can transmit bluetongue virus and African horse sickness.
Did You Know?
Despite being only 2mm long, it is the primary vector of bluetongue virus, a devastating livestock disease.
Small Brown Planthopper
A tiny brown-striped delphacid planthopper that vectors rice stripe virus and rice black-streaked dwarf virus. It has a characteristic spur on its hind tibiae typical of delphacids.
Did You Know?
Unlike tropical rice planthoppers, this species can overwinter in temperate regions, surviving cold winters as nymphs in grass tussocks.