Green Flatid Planthopper vs Burnished Brass
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Green Flatid Planthopper | Burnished Brass |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Flatormenis proxima | Diachrysia chrysitis |
| Order | Hemiptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Flatidae | Noctuidae |
| Size | 8-10 mm | 35-40 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Underground | Gardens |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Eastern United States, Caribbean | Europe, temperate Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Green Flatid Planthopper
A delicate bright green planthopper with broad, leaf-like wings held tent-like over the body. When grouped on a stem, multiple individuals together resemble a cluster of leaves.
Did You Know?
Nymphs produce long waxy filaments from their abdomens that trail behind them like a white fluffy tail, earning them the nickname 'fluffy bugs'.
Burnished Brass
A moth with brilliant metallic gold and bronze patches on its forewings that gleam like polished metal. It is a common visitor to garden moth traps.
Did You Know?
The metallic sheen is structural colour produced by microscopic surface ridges, not pigment.