Green Rice Leafhopper vs Arctic Aphid
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Green Rice Leafhopper | Arctic Aphid |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Nephotettix virescens | Acyrthosiphon svalbardicum |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Cicadellidae | Aphididae |
| Size | 4-5 mm | 1-3 mm |
| Habitat | Wetlands | Tundra & Arctic |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | South Asia, Southeast Asia | Svalbard, Arctic Scandinavia, Greenland |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Green Rice Leafhopper
A major pest of rice in tropical Asia, transmitting tungro virus disease. It is one of the most economically damaging leafhoppers in the world.
Did You Know?
Rice tungro virus transmitted by this leafhopper can destroy entire rice harvests, threatening food security for millions.
Arctic Aphid
A small, pale green aphid that is one of the most northerly herbivorous insects on Earth. It feeds on the sap of Dryas octopetala and other Arctic plants. Populations are entirely parthenogenetic in the High Arctic.
Did You Know?
This aphid reproduces entirely without mating in the Arctic, producing live young that are clones of the mother.