Hawaiian Planthopper vs Cape Oil-collecting Bee
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Hawaiian Planthopper | Cape Oil-collecting Bee |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Nesosydne chambersi | Rediviva neliana |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Delphacidae | Melittidae |
| Size | 3-5 mm | 10-14 mm |
| Habitat | Mountains | Mountains |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Hawaii | South Africa |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Data Deficient |
Hawaiian Planthopper
A tiny planthopper endemic to Hawaii that feeds on native grasses. It is one of over 100 Nesosydne species that evolved on the islands.
Did You Know?
The genus Nesosydne underwent one of the most spectacular adaptive radiations of any insect group in Hawaii.
Cape Oil-collecting Bee
A South African oil-collecting bee with extraordinarily long front legs used to extract floral oil from deep-spurred Diascia flowers. It is a solitary ground-nesting species.
Did You Know?
Its front legs can be longer than its entire body, an extreme adaptation for reaching oils at the bottom of deep flower spurs.