Harlequin Bug vs Columbian Flower Planthopper
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Harlequin Bug | Columbian Flower Planthopper |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Murgantia histrionica | Poekilloptera phalaenoides |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Pentatomidae | Flatidae |
| Size | 8-11 mm | 15-20 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | North America | Central America, South America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Harlequin Bug
A boldly patterned stink bug with striking black and orange or red markings arranged in a harlequin pattern. It is a significant pest of cabbage and other cruciferous crops.
Did You Know?
Female harlequin bugs lay their barrel-shaped eggs in precise double rows of 12, resembling tiny black-and-white striped barrels arranged like dominos.
Columbian Flower Planthopper
A large and spectacular flatid with broad white wings marked with black spots, closely resembling a moth. Groups of nymphs produce masses of white waxy filaments on branches.
Did You Know?
Clusters of waxy-coated nymphs on a branch can look like a fungal growth or cotton mass, providing effective communal camouflage.