Hawaiian Planthopper vs Water Measurer
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Hawaiian Planthopper | Water Measurer |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Nesosydne chambersi | Hydrometra australis |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Delphacidae | Hydrometridae |
| Size | 3-5 mm | 8-11 mm |
| Habitat | Mountains | Ponds & Lakes |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | Hawaii | Americas, from southern United States to South 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.
Water Measurer
A very slender, elongate semi-aquatic bug that walks slowly on water surfaces in the Americas. Its head is exceptionally long and narrow with a small rostrum at the tip. It moves with slow, deliberate steps along pond margins.
Did You Know?
It is so lightweight that it can walk on the water surface without breaking the surface tension, leaving no visible dimples where its feet contact the water.