Hawaiian Planthopper vs Mottled Goliath Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Hawaiian Planthopper | Mottled Goliath Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Nesosydne chambersi | Goliathus albosignatus |
| Order | Hemiptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Delphacidae | Scarabaeidae |
| Size | 3-5 mm | 45-75 mm |
| Habitat | Mountains | Forests |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Hawaii | South Africa, Mozambique, Tanzania |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
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.
Mottled Goliath Beetle
A southern African goliath beetle with white mottled markings on dark brown elytra. It is smaller than its West African relatives.
Did You Know?
This is the most southerly occurring species in the entire Goliathus genus.