Harlequin Flower Beetle vs Brown Planthopper
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Harlequin Flower Beetle | Brown Planthopper |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Gymnetis thula | Nilaparvata lugens |
| Order | Coleoptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Delphacidae |
| Size | 12-18mm | 4-5 mm |
| Habitat | Indoors | Wetlands |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | North America, South America | Asia, Oceania |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Harlequin Flower Beetle
A colorful scarab with variable patterns of brown cream and black resembling calico fabric. No two individuals look exactly alike.
Did You Know?
Like rose chafers it flies with its elytra closed using notches at the sides to deploy its flight wings.
Brown Planthopper
The most destructive insect pest of rice in Asia, capable of causing 'hopper burn' that destroys entire fields. It feeds on phloem sap of rice plants.
Did You Know?
It can migrate over 1,000 km on high-altitude jet streams, appearing suddenly in countries far from its breeding grounds.