Ornate Shieldbug vs Small Brown Planthopper
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Ornate Shieldbug | Small Brown Planthopper |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Eurydema ornata | Laodelphax striatellus |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Pentatomidae | Delphacidae |
| Size | 6-9 mm | 2-4 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Southern Europe, Central Asia, North Africa | East Asia, Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Ornate Shieldbug
A vividly patterned shield bug with highly variable red, orange, white, or yellow markings on a black or metallic blue background. It feeds on brassica crops and wild crucifers.
Did You Know?
No two individuals look exactly alike, as the species exhibits more than 30 named color pattern varieties.
Small Brown Planthopper
A tiny brown-striped delphacid planthopper that vectors rice stripe virus and rice black-streaked dwarf virus. It has a characteristic spur on its hind tibiae typical of delphacids.
Did You Know?
Unlike tropical rice planthoppers, this species can overwinter in temperate regions, surviving cold winters as nymphs in grass tussocks.