Hawaiian Planthopper vs Sara Orangetip
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Hawaiian Planthopper | Sara Orangetip |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Nesosydne chambersi | Anthocharis sara |
| Order | Hemiptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Delphacidae | Pieridae |
| Size | 3-5 mm | 30-40 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Mountains | Mountains |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Hawaii | Western North America |
| 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.
Sara Orangetip
Small white butterfly with vivid orange forewing tips and mottled greenish hindwing undersides. Flies early in spring in western North America.
Did You Know?
Adults have a single short flight period in spring and are not seen for the rest of the year.